Cost of Living Calculator - College Place, Washington vs Chico, California


The cost of living in Chico, California is 21.2% more expensive than College Place, Washington.

You would need a salary of $139,339 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in College Place, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than College Place, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Chico
than in College Place, Washington
College Place, WA vs Chico, CA
Compared to College Place, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.9% higher
  Commute
  14.7% higher
  Health
  38.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher

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