Santa Rosa, California vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 19.3% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $45,545 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Chico
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Santa Rosa, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower