Houston, Texas vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 19.9% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $127,688 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Chico
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Houston, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  27.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher