Santa Clara, Utah vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 2.6% more expensive than Santa Clara, Utah.

You would need a salary of $51,299 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Santa Clara, Utah
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
33% more expensive in Chico
than in Santa Clara, Utah
Santa Clara, UT vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Santa Clara, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% higher
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher