Chino Hills, CA vs Santa Clarita, CA

Santa Clarita is moderately more affordable than Chino Hills, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Chino Hills scores 189 compared to 175 for Santa Clarita, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chino Hills 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 $2,486/month in Santa Clarita — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Santa Clarita is more affordable at $721,000 median vs $830,000.

Median household income in Chino Hills is $122,600 compared to $119,926 in Santa Clarita (+2.2%). Chino Hills 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 Hills spend roughly 26.9% of their income on rent, more than the 24.9% in Santa Clarita.