Chico, California vs. Dearborn, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dearborn, Michigan is 16.4% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $41,790 in Dearborn, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dearborn, Michigan is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Dearborn
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Dearborn, MI
Compared to Chico, Dearborn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  76.3% higher
  Health
  32.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower