Denver, Colorado vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 10.4% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $51,964 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Chico
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Denver, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  26.9% lower
  Health
  44.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower