Costa Mesa, California vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 35.6% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $109,477 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Chico
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Costa Mesa, Chico is:
  Homeowner
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  35.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  22.6% higher
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  29.3% higher
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  Personal
  2.9% lower
Cost of Food
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