Alexandria, Virginia vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 18.4% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $40,805 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Chico
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Alexandria, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  34.1% lower
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower

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