McMinnville, Oregon vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 1.5% more expensive than McMinnville, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $50,754 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in McMinnville, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than McMinnville, Oregon
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
47% more expensive in Chico
than in McMinnville, Oregon
Mcminnville, OR vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Mcminnville, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.7% higher
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  34.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher