Kingston, Washington vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 11.6% cheaper than Kingston, Washington.

You would need a salary of $106,100 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kingston, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Kingston, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Chico
than in Kingston, Washington
Kingston, WA vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Kingston, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  63.2% higher
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  36.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower