Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 8.9% more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $196,099 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Chico
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Worcester, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  11.0% lower
  Health
  25.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower