Cost of Living Calculator - Monroe, Washington vs Chico, California


The cost of living in Chico, California is 13.1% cheaper than Monroe, Washington.

You would need a salary of $43,470 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Monroe, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Chico
than in Monroe, Washington
Monroe, WA vs Chico, CA
Compared to Monroe, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.3% higher
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  39.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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