Cost of Living Calculator - Chico, California vs Montpelier, Vermont


The cost of living in Montpelier, Vermont is 12.8% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $61,013 in Montpelier, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montpelier, Vermont is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Montpelier
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs Montpelier, VT
Compared to Chico, Montpelier is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower

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