Cost of Living Calculator - Chico, California vs Detroit, Michigan


The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 22.5% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $38,734 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Detroit
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs Detroit, MI
Compared to Chico, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  110.0% higher
  Health
  32.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower

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