Mount Shasta, California vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 9.4% more expensive than Mount Shasta, California.

You would need a salary of $54,680 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Shasta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Mount Shasta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Chico
than in Mount Shasta, California
Mount Shasta, CA vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Mount Shasta, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% higher
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher