Hillsboro, Oregon vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 5.5% cheaper than Hillsboro, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $77,058 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Hillsboro, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Chico
than in Hillsboro, Oregon
Hillsboro, OR vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Hillsboro, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.0% higher
  Commute
  30.6% lower
  Health
  33.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower