Provo, Utah vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 5.3% more expensive than Provo, Utah.

You would need a salary of $89,535 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Provo, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Provo, Utah
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
19% more expensive in Chico
than in Provo, Utah
Provo, UT vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Provo, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% higher
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher