Medford, Oregon vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 11.9% more expensive than Medford, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $44,770 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Medford, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Medford, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Chico
than in Medford, Oregon
Medford, OR vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Medford, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.5% higher
  Commute
  5.7% higher
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher