Cost of Living in Chino Hills, CA

Population 78,024 · California · Data vintage 2023

247
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Home prices in Chino Hills run well above the national baseline, with a median of $830,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $122,600 place the city among the better-paid California metros. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 6.3% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Geographically, Chino Hills sits roughly 6 miles north of Anaheim. Median home values run roughly 8% higher than Anaheim's $772,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 272
Rent 209

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Chino Hills

The median home value in Chino Hills is $830,000 — 172% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,750/month, 109% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $122,600/year is 64% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average of 4.8%. California's top state income tax rate is 13.3% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. The climate averages highs of 80.8°F and lows of 51.4°F. Overall, Chino Hills has a cost of living index of 247 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 147% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$830,000
172% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$976,394
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$2,750/mo
109% above avg
Zillow Rent
$3,163/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
25.2x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,195
1 BR
$1,241
2 BR
$1,544
3 BR
$2,163
4 BR
$2,556
Owner-occupied 70.6%
Renter-occupied 29.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,750
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,364/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
39.1 min
45% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
71.8%
Carpooled
9.0%
Public transit
0.9%
Walked
1.0%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
15.9%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 13.3%
Total Sales Tax 8.7%
State rate 7.3%
Avg local rate 1.4%
Property Tax 0.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$122,600
64% above avg
Per Capita Income
$49,460
Unemployment Rate
6.3%
32% above avg
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Labor Force Participation
65.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 31.3%
Graduate degree 17.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.6
Male median age 38.8
Female median age 42.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
80.8°F
Avg Low
51.4°F
Annual Precip
10"
40° 55° 70° 85° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 707073778188949693857669
Low °F 424346495459636360534540
Precip" 2.172.681.430.550.170.020.080.010.060.530.591.69

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 71 — Moderate
13.7%
Good air days/yr
214
Max AQI recorded
137
PM2.5 days
205
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Chino Hills, CA?

Chino Hills has a cost index of 247 (100 = national average). It is 147% above the national average.

What is average rent in Chino Hills, CA?

The median gross rent in Chino Hills is $2,750 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Chino Hills?

The median home value in Chino Hills is $830,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Chino Hills?

The median household income in Chino Hills is $122,600 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Chino Hills, CA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Chino Hills is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.

Is Chino Hills, CA affordable?

Chino Hills is above average in cost of living, with an index of 247 — about 147% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Chino Hills?

Chino Hills has average high temperatures of 80.8°F and average lows of 51.4°F. Annual precipitation is 10". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Chino Hills at a Glance

Population
78,024
Median Income
$122,600
Home Value
$830,000
Median Rent
$2,750/mo
Unemployment
6.3%
Avg High Temp
80.8°F
Sales Tax
8.7%
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