Salida, Colorado vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 3.1% more expensive than Salida, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $51,530 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salida, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Salida, Colorado
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
32% more expensive in Chico
than in Salida, Colorado
Salida, CO vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Salida, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  15.2% higher
  Health
  32.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher