Placerville, California vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 11.2% cheaper than Placerville, California.

You would need a salary of $66,570 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Placerville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Placerville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Chico
than in Placerville, California
Placerville, CA vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Placerville, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  25.6% lower
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower