Chico, California vs. Pocatello, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pocatello, Idaho is 24.6% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $37,686 in Pocatello, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pocatello, Idaho is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Pocatello
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Pocatello, ID
Compared to Chico, Pocatello is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% lower
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower