The Villages, Florida vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 16.0% more expensive than The Villages, Florida.

You would need a salary of $87,006 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in The Villages, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than The Villages, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Chico
than in The Villages, Florida
The Villages, FL vs. Chico, CA
Compared to The Villages, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  0.8% higher
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher