Yakima, Washington vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 23.3% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $61,625 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Chico
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Yakima, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.1% higher
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  39.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher