San Antonio, Texas vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 27.5% more expensive than San Antonio, Texas.

You would need a salary of $63,753 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Antonio, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than San Antonio, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Chico
than in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX vs. Chico, CA
Compared to San Antonio, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% higher
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  26.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher