Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Collins, Colorado vs Chico, California


The cost of living in Chico, California is 1.9% cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $73,588 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Chico
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs Chico, CA
Compared to Fort Collins, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% higher
  Commute
  2.9% lower
  Health
  38.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower

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