Chico, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 113.1% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $106,550 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
181% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Chico, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  113.1% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  276.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  86.3% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% higher