Chino, CA vs Santa Barbara, 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 Barbara
59.8
#1944 nationally
Chino leads in crime level (8.2 vs 17.8). Santa Barbara leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 34.2 min). Chino leads in cost of living index (154 vs 225).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chino, CA | Santa Barbara, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63 (#1802) | 59.8 (#1944) |
| Population | 93,114 | 86,499 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $755,615 | $1,848,325 |
| Median Household Income | $99,385 | $98,346 |
| Average Commute | 34.2 min | 17.6 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 8.2 | 17.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 225 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+26.7 |
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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F
59.8 Score
Santa Barbara, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,848,325
Population
86,499
Crime
High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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