Bellingham, Washington vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 7.1% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,106 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Chico
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  59.0% higher
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  24.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower