Chino, CA vs Petaluma, 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
Petaluma
63.2
#1792 nationally
Chino leads in cost of living index (154 vs 178). Petaluma leads in average commute (30.5 min vs 34.2 min). Petaluma leads in crime level (7.4 vs 8.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chino, CA | Petaluma, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63 (#1802) | 63.2 (#1792) |
| Population | 93,114 | 58,800 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $755,615 | $903,171 |
| Median Household Income | $99,385 | $108,527 |
| Average Commute | 34.2 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 8.2 | 7.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+46.2 |
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
63.2 Score
Petaluma, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$903,171
Population
58,800
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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