Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 3.4% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $115,949 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Chico
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  35.1% lower
  Health
  21.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower