Chico, California vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 3.1% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $51,528 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Vancouver
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to Chico, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.8% lower
  Commute
  47.1% higher
  Health
  24.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher