Cost of Living in Chino, CA

Population 91,775 · California · Data vintage 2023

193
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in Chino sits 110% above the national median — $642,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $103,845 (39% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros.

Chino sits roughly 5 miles southwest of Ontario — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 13% higher than Ontario's $568,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 210
Rent 168

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

About the Cost of Living in Chino

The median home value in Chino is $641,500 — 110% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,208/month, 68% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $103,845/year is 39% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.8%, 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 has a cost of living index of 193 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 93% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$641,500
110% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$754,273
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$2,208/mo
68% above avg
Zillow Rent
$3,249/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
24.2x
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 62.9%
Renter-occupied 37.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,208
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,822/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
37.5 min
39% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
13.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
74.8%
Carpooled
9.2%
Public transit
0.9%
Walked
0.6%
Bicycle
0.4%
Work from home
13.5%

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
$103,845
39% above avg
Per Capita Income
$36,118
Unemployment Rate
5.8%
21% above avg
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Labor Force Participation
64.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 20.2%
Graduate degree 8.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.8
Male median age 36.2
Female median age 37.3

🌤 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, CA?

Chino has a cost index of 193 (100 = national average). It is 93% above the national average.

What is average rent in Chino, CA?

The median gross rent in Chino is $2,208 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Chino?

The median home value in Chino is $641,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Chino?

The median household income in Chino is $103,845 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Chino, CA?

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

Is Chino, CA affordable?

Chino is above average in cost of living, with an index of 193 — about 93% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Chino?

Chino 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 at a Glance

Population
91,775
Median Income
$103,845
Home Value
$641,500
Median Rent
$2,208/mo
Unemployment
5.8%
Avg High Temp
80.8°F
Sales Tax
8.7%
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