Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, Illinois vs Chico, California


The cost of living in Chico, California is 61.7% more expensive than San Jose, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $121,292 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than San Jose, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
376% more expensive in Chico
than in San Jose, Illinois
San Jose, IL vs Chico, CA
Compared to San Jose, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.7% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  593.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher

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