Cost of Living Calculator - San Francisco, California vs Chico, California


The cost of living in Chico, California is 53.1% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $77,868 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Chico
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs Chico, CA
Compared to San Francisco, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.1% 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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  46.3% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% lower

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