Chico, California vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 8.3% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $38,515 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Chico, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  67.1% higher
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher