Chino Hills, CA vs North Tustin, CA

Chino Hills is moderately more affordable than North Tustin, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Chino Hills scores 189 compared to 212 for North Tustin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of North Tustin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chino Hills is $2,750/month compared to $2,397/month in North Tustin — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while North Tustin has cheaper rent, Chino Hills actually has lower median home values ($830,000 vs $1,212,400).

Median household income in Chino Hills is $122,600 compared to $186,250 in North Tustin (-34.2%). While North Tustin 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 Hills spend roughly 26.9% of their income on rent, more than the 15.4% in North Tustin.