Chico, California vs. Packwood, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Packwood, Washington is 16.8% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $43,280 in Packwood, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Packwood, Washington is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Packwood
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Packwood, WA
Compared to Chico, Packwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.2% lower
  Commute
  7.4% higher
  Health
  28.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower