Chico, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 278.0% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $188,996 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
606% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Chico, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  278.0% 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
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  706.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% lower
  Commute
  65.6% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher