Cost of Living Calculator - Chico, California vs Madison, Alabama


The cost of living in Madison, Alabama is 14.0% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $64,520 in Madison, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Alabama is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Madison
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs Madison, AL
Compared to Chico, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  4.9% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher

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