Chico, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 87.8% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $292,926 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in San Jose
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Chico, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
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  87.8% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  174.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  77.9% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
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  Personal
  2.4% higher
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