Los Alamos, California vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 20.6% cheaper than Los Alamos, California.

You would need a salary of $39,702 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Los Alamos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Chico
than in Los Alamos, California
Los Alamos, CA vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Los Alamos, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% higher
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher