Cost of Living Calculator - Bothell, Washington vs Chico, California


The cost of living in Chico, California is 31.4% cheaper than Bothell, Washington.

You would need a salary of $157,892 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bothell, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Bothell, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Chico
than in Bothell, Washington
Bothell, WA vs Chico, CA
Compared to Bothell, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  57.4% higher
  Commute
  39.7% lower
  Health
  37.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower

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