Spring Lake, Michigan vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 16.8% more expensive than Spring Lake, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $40,893 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Spring Lake, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Spring Lake, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Chico
than in Spring Lake, Michigan
Spring Lake, MI vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Spring Lake, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  48.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher