Marion, North Carolina vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 44.4% more expensive than Marion, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $72,194 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Marion, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Marion, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Chico
than in Marion, North Carolina
Marion, NC vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Marion, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.4% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  180.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  21.6% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher