Cost of Living Calculator - Chico, California vs Yakima, Washington


The cost of living in Yakima, Washington is 18.9% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $133,884 in Yakima, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yakima, Washington is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Yakima
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs Yakima, WA
Compared to Chico, Yakima is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.5% lower
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  28.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower

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