Paris, Illinois vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 69.4% more expensive than Paris, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $84,689 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Paris, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Paris, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
517% more expensive in Chico
than in Paris, Illinois
Paris, IL vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Paris, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.4% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  388.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% higher
  Commute
  51.6% higher
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher