Chico, California vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 16.4% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $41,790 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Tucson
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Chico, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  13.8% higher
  Health
  29.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher