Cost of Living Calculator - Chowchilla, California vs Melba, Idaho


The cost of living in Melba, Idaho is 19.8% more expensive than Chowchilla, California.

You would need a salary of $143,714 in Melba, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Chowchilla, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melba, Idaho is more expensive than Chowchilla, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Melba
than in Chowchilla, California
Chowchilla, CA vs Melba, ID
Compared to Chowchilla, Melba is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% lower
  Commute
  2.3% higher
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower

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