Oroville, California vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 13.0% more expensive than Oroville, California.

You would need a salary of $56,515 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oroville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Oroville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Chico
than in Oroville, California
Oroville, CA vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Oroville, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher