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

Median Home Cost is 107% more expensive in Los Angeles.

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

A salary of $58,000 in Chico, California should increase to $89,254 in Los Angeles, 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. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison

Chico, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 53.9% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $89,254 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Chico, California

Chico, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA

Compared to Chico, Los Angeles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

53.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

88.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.4% lower

Commute

94.7% higher

Health

25.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Chico, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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