Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 26.1% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $126,101 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Chico
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Albuquerque, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% higher
      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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  51.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher