Chino, CA vs Santa Clarita, CA

Chino is moderately more affordable than Santa Clarita, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Chino scores 157 compared to 175 for Santa Clarita, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Santa Clarita 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 $2,486/month in Santa Clarita — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chino is more affordable at $641,500 median vs $721,000.

Median household income in Chino is $103,845 compared to $119,926 in Santa Clarita (-13.4%). While Santa Clarita 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 24.9% in Santa Clarita.