Salina, Kansas vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 53.7% more expensive than Salina, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $207,483 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salina, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Salina, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Chico
than in Salina, Kansas
Salina, KS vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Salina, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.7% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  198.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  39.0% higher
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher