Cost of Living Calculator - Medford, Massachusetts vs Chico, California


The cost of living in Chico, California is 25.4% cheaper than Medford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $37,296 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Medford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Medford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Chico
than in Medford, Massachusetts
Medford, MA vs Chico, CA
Compared to Medford, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  35.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% lower

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