Chino, CA vs Santa Ana, 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
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Chino leads in median household income ($99,385 vs $72,458). Santa Ana leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 34.2 min). Santa Ana leads in walk score (55 vs 44).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chino, CA | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63 (#1802) | 63.6 (#1759) |
| Population | 93,114 | 310,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $755,615 | $869,263 |
| Median Household Income | $99,385 | $72,458 |
| Average Commute | 34.2 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 8.2 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+2.6 |
D
63 Score
Chino, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$755,615
Population
93,114
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
44
Pacific
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D
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
Pacific
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