Cost of Living Calculator - Chico, California vs Staples, Minnesota


The cost of living in Staples, Minnesota is 35.5% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $23,848 in Staples, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Staples, Minnesota is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Staples
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs Staples, MN
Compared to Chico, Staples is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% lower
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  34.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower

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