Cost of Living Calculator - Chico, California vs Osceola, Iowa


The cost of living in Osceola, Iowa is 32.2% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $33,886 in Osceola, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Osceola, Iowa is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Osceola
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs Osceola, IA
Compared to Chico, Osceola is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.2% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower

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