Chino, CA vs Laguna Hills, CA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Chino is 20.3% cheaper than Laguna Hills. With a cost index of 157 vs 197, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Chino to Laguna Hills should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Chino is $2,208/month compared to $2,622/month in Laguna Hills — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chino is more affordable at $641,500 median vs $944,000.

Median household income in Chino is $103,845 compared to $122,778 in Laguna Hills (-15.4%). The higher salaries in Laguna Hills partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Chino spend roughly 25.5% of their income on rent, less than the 25.6% in Laguna Hills.