Chino, CA vs Fair Oaks, CA

Fair Oaks is moderately more affordable than Chino, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Chino scores 157 compared to 146 for Fair Oaks, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chino can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chino is $2,208/month compared to $1,797/month in Fair Oaks — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fair Oaks has cheaper rent, Chino actually has lower median home values ($641,500 vs $645,600).

Median household income in Chino is $103,845 compared to $111,332 in Fair Oaks (-6.7%). Fair Oaks offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Chino spend roughly 25.5% of their income on rent, more than the 19.4% in Fair Oaks.