Cost of Living Calculator - Chico, California vs Preston, Idaho


The cost of living in Preston, Idaho is 17.7% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $61,705 in Preston, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Preston, Idaho is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Preston
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs Preston, ID
Compared to Chico, Preston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower

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