Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 14.8% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $137,813 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Chico
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Charlotte, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  27.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher