Chico, California vs. Fair Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fair Oaks, California is 20.1% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $64,847 in Fair Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fair Oaks, California is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Fair Oaks
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Fair Oaks, CA
Compared to Chico, Fair Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  44.1% higher
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher