HEAD TO HEAD
Chico vs Hartford
Chico leads Hartford on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Chico, CA
wins 3 of 5 factors
Hartford, CT
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Chico | Hartford |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 80 | 81 ◆ |
| Affordable to rent | 73 ◆ | 59 |
| Climate comfort | 86 ◆ | 42 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 75 ◆ | 40 |
| Big-city amenities | 48 | 88 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Chico | Hartford |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $402K | $400K |
| Typical rent | $1,601/mo | $1,975/mo |
| Average temperature | 17.6°C | 9.5°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 5.11 kWh/m²/day | 3.91 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #215 | #49 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.