Encinitas, California vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 50.0% cheaper than Encinitas, California.

You would need a salary of $25,000 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Encinitas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Encinitas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Chico
than in Encinitas, California
Encinitas, CA vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Encinitas, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.0% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  30.6% lower
  Health
  35.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower