Boulder Creek, California vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 28.6% cheaper than Boulder Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $35,692 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Boulder Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Chico
than in Boulder Creek, California
Boulder Creek, CA vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Boulder Creek, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  36.4% lower
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower