Houston, Mississippi vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 64.5% more expensive than Houston, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $86,369 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Houston, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
327% more expensive in Chico
than in Houston, Mississippi
Houston, MS vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Houston, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.5% higher
      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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  346.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  27.3% higher
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher