Chino, CA vs Imperial Beach, 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
Imperial Beach
62.9
#1815 nationally
Chino leads in crime level (8.2 vs 14.8). Imperial Beach leads in walk score (69 vs 44). Chino leads in median household income ($99,385 vs $75,731).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chino, CA | Imperial Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63 (#1802) | 62.9 (#1815) |
| Population | 93,114 | 25,458 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $755,615 | $844,131 |
| Median Household Income | $99,385 | $75,731 |
| Average Commute | 34.2 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 8.2 | 14.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+16.8 |
D
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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D-
62.9 Score
Imperial Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$844,131
Population
25,458
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
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