East Missoula, Montana vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 9.6% more expensive than East Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $54,785 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in East Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than East Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Chico
than in East Missoula, Montana
East Missoula, MT vs. Chico, CA
Compared to East Missoula, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% higher
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher