Oregon City, Oregon vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 13.6% cheaper than Oregon City, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $43,208 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oregon City, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Oregon City, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Chico
than in Oregon City, Oregon
Oregon City, OR vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Oregon City, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.5% higher
  Commute
  36.0% lower
  Health
  32.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower