Alameda, California vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 45.5% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $76,333 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Chico
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Alameda, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.9% higher
  Commute
  32.3% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower