Chino, CA vs El Centro, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Chino
63
#1802 nationally
El Centro
70
#1141 nationally
Chino leads in median household income ($99,385 vs $54,922). El Centro leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 34.2 min). El Centro leads in cost of living index (111 vs 154).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chino, CA | El Centro, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63 (#1802) | 70 (#1141) |
| Population | 93,114 | 43,772 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $755,615 | $396,150 |
| Median Household Income | $99,385 | $54,922 |
| Average Commute | 34.2 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 8.2 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | R+0.9 |
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63 Score
Chino, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$755,615
Population
93,114
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
44
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70 Score
El Centro, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$396,150
Population
43,772
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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