Monrovia, California vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 32.0% cheaper than Monrovia, California.

You would need a salary of $33,976 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monrovia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Monrovia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Chico
than in Monrovia, California
Monrovia, CA vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Monrovia, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  46.7% lower
  Health
  39.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower