Chico, California vs. Madras, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madras, Oregon is 25.7% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $37,162 in Madras, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madras, Oregon is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Madras
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Madras, OR
Compared to Chico, Madras is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.2% lower
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  16.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower