Newark, California vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 41.4% cheaper than Newark, California.

You would need a salary of $29,314 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Newark, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Chico
than in Newark, California
Newark, CA vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Newark, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.4% 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)
  59.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% higher
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower