Cost of Living Calculator - El Centro, California vs Chico, California


The cost of living in Chico, California is 16.0% more expensive than El Centro, California.

You would need a salary of $87,006 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Centro, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than El Centro, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Chico
than in El Centro, California
El Centro, CA vs Chico, CA
Compared to El Centro, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher

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