DeKalb, Illinois vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 36.0% more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $67,993 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in DeKalb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Chico
than in DeKalb, Illinois
Dekalb, IL vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Dekalb, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  151.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  10.0% higher
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher