salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.4 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 36.1 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $134,040 a year. That is $64 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 560 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Chino Hills?
Share of households by yearly income. 50.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Chino Hills
| Size | Chino Hills | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,854 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,428 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,976 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,323 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Chino Hills overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Chino Hills, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Chino Hills
Life in Chino Hills
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Chino Hills?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,720 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $874,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $87,490 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Chino Hills, CA?
Renting in Chino Hills costs a median of about $3,351 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Chino Hills?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $134,040 a year, or $64 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Chino Hills cheap or expensive?
Chino Hills is rated OK: rent takes 29.5% of the typical household income of $136,251. It ranks 560th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Chino Hills?
The median homeowner in Chino Hills pays $6,203 a year in property taxes, about 0.71% of the median home value.
Is Chino Hills more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Chino Hills?
The median home value in Chino Hills is $874,900, about 6.4 times the typical yearly household income.
77,927 people live in Chino Hills. Numbers are typical (middle) values.