Three Forks, Montana vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 10.1% more expensive than Three Forks, Montana.

You would need a salary of $55,048 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Three Forks, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Three Forks, Montana
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
36% more expensive in Chico
than in Three Forks, Montana
Three Forks, MT vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Three Forks, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.3% higher
  Commute
  6.3% higher
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher