Wakefield, Massachusetts vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 22.4% cheaper than Wakefield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $54,339 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wakefield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Wakefield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Chico
than in Wakefield, Massachusetts
Wakefield, MA vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Wakefield, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% lower
      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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  37.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% lower