Palmdale, California vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 12.9% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $65,304 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Chico
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Palmdale, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  52.8% lower
  Health
  35.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower