Cost of Living Calculator - Chico, California vs Austin, Minnesota


The cost of living in Austin, Minnesota is 36.3% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $31,834 in Austin, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Minnesota is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Austin
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs Austin, MN
Compared to Chico, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  27.3% lower
  Health
  26.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.