Chico, California vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 41.1% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $84,681 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Arlington
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Chico, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  44.3% higher
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher