salaryRent is higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.1 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 33.1 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $103,720 a year. That is $50 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of California. It is number 408 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Chino?
Share of households by yearly income. 39.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Chino
| Size | Chino | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,251 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,995 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,254 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,845 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,384 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Chino overall?
Everyday prices in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area are 6% above the U.S. average (index 106.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Chino
Life in Chino
What jobs pay in Chino
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioner | $169,920 | 18.3% |
| Physician Assistant | $165,490 | 18.8% |
| Pharmacist | $161,870 | 19.2% |
| Registered Nurse | $133,940 | 23.2% |
| Software Developer | $133,270 | 23.3% |
| Civil Engineer | $115,120 | 27.0% |
| Dental Hygienist | $105,730 | 29.4% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $105,030 | 29.6% |
| Operations Manager | $102,260 | 30.4% |
| Police Officer | $101,870 | 30.5% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $98,520 | 31.6% |
| Accountant | $83,920 | 37.1% |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | 39.3% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $76,970 | 40.4% |
| Electrician | $72,790 | 42.7% |
| Carpenter | $70,880 | 43.9% |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,840 | 44.6% |
| HVAC Technician | $64,300 | 48.4% |
| Plumber | $63,920 | 48.7% |
| Truck Driver | $60,580 | 51.4% |
| Customer Service Representative | $47,150 | 66.0% |
| Medical Assistant | $46,700 | 66.6% |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,430 | 67.0% |
| Warehouse Worker | $46,060 | 67.6% |
| Restaurant Cook | $42,450 | 73.3% |
| Retail Salesperson | $36,720 | 84.7% |
| Cashier | $35,700 | 87.2% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,800 | 89.4% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Chino?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,149 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $683,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $68,340 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Chino, CA?
Renting in Chino costs a median of about $2,593 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Chino?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $103,720 a year, or $50 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Chino cheap or expensive?
Chino is rated OK: rent takes 27.6% of the typical household income of $112,900. It ranks 408th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Chino?
The median homeowner in Chino pays $5,175 a year in property taxes, about 0.76% of the median home value.
Is Chino more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 6% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Chino?
The median home value in Chino is $683,400, about 6.1 times the typical yearly household income.
92,652 people live in Chino. Numbers are typical (middle) values.