Alpine, California vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 29.8% cheaper than Alpine, California.

You would need a salary of $52,619 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Alpine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Chico
than in Alpine, California
Alpine, CA vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Alpine, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  35.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower