Spokane, Washington vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 16.1% more expensive than Spokane, Washington.

You would need a salary of $81,288 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Spokane, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Chico
than in Spokane, Washington
Spokane, WA vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Spokane, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.7% higher
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  43.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher