Cost of Living Calculator - Arlington, Virginia vs Chico, California


The cost of living in Chico, California is 29.1% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $127,537 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Chico
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs Chico, CA
Compared to Arlington, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  20.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower

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