Arvada, Colorado vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 13.1% cheaper than Arvada, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $43,470 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arvada, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Arvada, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Chico
than in Arvada, Colorado
Arvada, CO vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Arvada, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% higher
  Commute
  27.6% lower
  Health
  44.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower