Cost of Living Calculator - Chico, California vs Michigan City, Indiana


The cost of living in Michigan City, Indiana is 35.2% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $32,402 in Michigan City, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Michigan City, Indiana is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Michigan City
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs Michigan City, IN
Compared to Chico, Michigan City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.2% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% lower
  Commute
  7.3% lower
  Health
  25.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower

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