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


The cost of living in Chico, California is 22.1% more expensive than Centralia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $61,034 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Centralia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Centralia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Chico
than in Centralia, Washington
Centralia, WA vs Chico, CA
Compared to Centralia, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% higher
      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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.0% higher
  Commute
  3.0% higher
  Health
  40.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher

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