Chico, California vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 19.5% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $55,915 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, California is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Elk Grove
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Elk Grove, CA
Compared to Chico, Elk Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  50.8% higher
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher