Cost of Living Calculator - Chico, California vs Silver City, New Mexico


The cost of living in Silver City, New Mexico is 32.1% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $50,961 in Silver City, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver City, New Mexico is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Silver City
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs Silver City, NM
Compared to Chico, Silver City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  19.8% lower
  Health
  29.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower

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