Chico, California vs. Medford, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Medford, Oregon is 10.7% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $116,148 in Medford, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Medford, Oregon is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Medford
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Medford, OR
Compared to Chico, Medford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% lower
  Commute
  5.4% lower
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower