Chico, California vs. San Carlos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Carlos, California is 179.3% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $139,651 in San Carlos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Carlos, California is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
378% more expensive in San Carlos
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. San_Carlos, CA
Compared to Chico, San_Carlos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  179.3% 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
  17.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  405.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  69.7% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher