Chino, CA vs La Verne, CA

Chino is moderately more affordable than La Verne, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Chino scores 157 compared to 172 for La Verne, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of La Verne 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 $2,204/month in La Verne — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while La Verne has cheaper rent, Chino actually has lower median home values ($641,500 vs $793,900).

Median household income in Chino is $103,845 compared to $104,565 in La Verne (-0.7%). La Verne does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Chino spend roughly 25.5% of their income on rent, more than the 25.3% in La Verne.