Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, West Virginia vs Chico, California


The cost of living in Chico, California is 41.5% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $141,534 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in Chico
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs Chico, CA
Compared to Charleston, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.5% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  242.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.2% higher
  Commute
  2.4% lower
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher

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