Salem, Utah vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 7.2% cheaper than Salem, Utah.

You would need a salary of $46,394 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Salem, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Chico
than in Salem, Utah
Salem, UT vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Salem, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% higher
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher