Oldtown, Idaho vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 19.0% more expensive than Oldtown, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $89,267 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oldtown, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Oldtown, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Chico
than in Oldtown, Idaho
Oldtown, ID vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Oldtown, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  180.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.8% higher
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher