Chico, California vs. Johnson City, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Johnson City, Tennessee is 28.5% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $35,764 in Johnson City, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Johnson City, Tennessee is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Johnson City
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Johnson City, TN
Compared to Chico, Johnson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  20.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower