Cost of Living Calculator - Chico, California vs Columbus, Ohio


The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 24.5% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $128,279 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Columbus
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs Columbus, OH
Compared to Chico, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  6.1% higher
  Health
  25.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower

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