What is a pro or con of living in Alameda, Californiacompared to Chico, California?

Median Home Cost is 168% more expensive in Alameda.

What salary do I need to live in Alameda, California copmared to Chico, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Chico, California should increase to $91,703 in Alameda, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHICO vs. ALAMEDA
Cost of Living Comparison

Chico, California vs. Alameda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alameda, California is 83.4% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $91,703 in Alameda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Alameda, California is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Alameda
than in Chico, California

Chico, CA vs. Alameda, CA

Compared to Chico, Alameda is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

83.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

169.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

19.3% lower

Commute

47.7% higher

Health

3.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Chico, California vs. Alameda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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