Chino, CA vs Fallbrook, CA

Fallbrook is moderately more affordable than Chino, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Chino scores 157 compared to 148 for Fallbrook, 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 $1,675/month in Fallbrook — a 32% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fallbrook has cheaper rent, Chino actually has lower median home values ($641,500 vs $713,000).

Median household income in Chino is $103,845 compared to $87,293 in Fallbrook (+19%). While Chino is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chino spend roughly 25.5% of their income on rent, more than the 23% in Fallbrook.