Chico, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 40.1% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $168,105 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in San Diego
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Chico, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.1% higher
      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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  41.6% higher
  Health
  26.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher