Chula Vista, CA vs Hickory, NC
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.
Chula Vista
62
#1878 nationally
Hickory
70.8
#1056 nationally
Chula Vista leads in median household income ($101,984 vs $58,251). Chula Vista leads in walk score (46 vs 28). Hickory leads in cost of living index (98 vs 159).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chula Vista, CA | Hickory, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1878) | 70.8 (#1056) |
| Population | 274,333 | 44,415 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $847,037 | $298,293 |
| Median Household Income | $101,984 | $58,251 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 10.3 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 159 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | R+38.0 |
D-
62 Score
Chula Vista, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$847,037
Population
274,333
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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C-
70.8 Score
Hickory, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$298,293
Population
44,415
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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