Chino Hills, CA vs Santa Monica, 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 Hills
62.7
#1830 nationally
Santa Monica
59.6
#1949 nationally
Chino Hills leads in crime level (3.8 vs 21.3). Santa Monica leads in walk score (83 vs 23). Chino Hills leads in cost of living index (177 vs 273).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chino Hills, CA | Santa Monica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1830) | 59.6 (#1949) |
| Population | 77,212 | 89,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $985,223 | $1,685,560 |
| Median Household Income | $117,548 | $106,797 |
| Average Commute | 37.5 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 83 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 21.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 177 | 273 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+32.9 |
D-
62.7 Score
Chino Hills, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$985,223
Population
77,212
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Pacific
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59.6 Score
Santa Monica, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,685,560
Population
89,922
Crime
High
Walk Score
83
Pacific
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