Peoria, Illinois vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 54.9% more expensive than Peoria, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $77,470 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Peoria, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Peoria, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
237% more expensive in Chico
than in Peoria, Illinois
Peoria, IL vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Peoria, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.9% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  318.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% higher
  Commute
  14.7% higher
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher