Princeton, Massachusetts vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 6.1% cheaper than Princeton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $46,926 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Princeton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Chico
than in Princeton, Massachusetts
Princeton, MA vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Princeton, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  25.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower