Chico, California vs. Oroville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oroville, California is 11.5% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $66,354 in Oroville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oroville, California is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Oroville
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Oroville, CA
Compared to Chico, Oroville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  8.6% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower