Essex Junction, Vermont vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 3.5% cheaper than Essex Junction, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $48,272 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Essex Junction, Vermont
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
24% cheaper in Chico
than in Essex Junction, Vermont
Essex Junction, VT vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Essex Junction, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  4.4% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower