Chico, California vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redwood City, California is 142.4% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $218,122 in Redwood City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redwood City, California is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
266% more expensive in Redwood City
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Redwood City, CA
Compared to Chico, Redwood City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  142.4% 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
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  339.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  63.6% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% higher