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


The cost of living in Chico, California is 20.2% cheaper than El Monte, California.

You would need a salary of $39,924 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Monte, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than El Monte, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Chico
than in El Monte, California
El_Monte, CA vs Chico, CA
Compared to El_Monte, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% lower
      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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  47.1% lower
  Health
  39.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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