Pullman, Washington vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 18.3% more expensive than Pullman, Washington.

You would need a salary of $59,143 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pullman, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Pullman, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Chico
than in Pullman, Washington
Pullman, WA vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Pullman, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.4% higher
  Commute
  36.3% higher
  Health
  34.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher