Cost of Living Calculator - Berkeley, California vs Chico, California


The cost of living in Chico, California is 52.0% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $14,415 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Chico
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs Chico, CA
Compared to Berkeley, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.0% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% higher
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower

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