Elk Creek, California vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 21.3% more expensive than Elk Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $60,646 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Elk Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Chico
than in Elk Creek, California
Elk Creek, CA vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Elk Creek, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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)
  170.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  8.1% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher