Chico, California vs. Dartmouth, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dartmouth, Massachusetts is 2.6% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $51,310 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dartmouth, Massachusetts is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Dartmouth
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Dartmouth, MA
Compared to Chico, Dartmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  26.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher