Chico, California vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 10.6% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $116,262 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Chico, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  4.4% higher
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower