Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 42.1% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $71,030 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Chico
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Fort Wayne, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.1% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.2% higher
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  24.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher