Chico, California vs. Carson, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carson, California is 30.8% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $65,415 in Carson, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carson, California is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Carson
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Carson, CA
Compared to Chico, Carson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% lower
  Commute
  81.5% higher
  Health
  28.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher