Chico, California vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 1.9% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $50,961 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Chico, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% lower
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  27.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher