What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Chico, California?

Median Home Cost is 46% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Chico, California?

A salary of $112,000 in Chico, California should increase to $147,312 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHICO vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Chico, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 31.5% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $147,312 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Washington
than in Chico, California

Chico, CA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Chico, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

11.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

52.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.3% lower

Commute

59.4% higher

Health

20.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Chico, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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