Big Rapids, Michigan vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 53.5% more expensive than Big Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $76,743 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Big Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Chico
than in Big Rapids, Michigan
Big Rapids, MI vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Big Rapids, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.5% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  225.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  46.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher