Chico, California vs. Stockton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stockton, California is 1.0% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $91,369 in Stockton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stockton, California is more expensive than Chico, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
36% more expensive in Stockton
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Stockton, CA
Compared to Chico, Stockton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  36.0% higher
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher