Madras, Oregon vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 34.5% more expensive than Madras, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $67,274 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madras, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Madras, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Chico
than in Madras, Oregon
Madras, OR vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Madras, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.5% higher
  Commute
  12.2% higher
  Health
  19.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher