Chico, California vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 20.3% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $59,803 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Baltimore
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Chico, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  46.5% higher
  Health
  30.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower