Cost of Living Calculator - Sheldon, Iowa vs Chico, California


The cost of living in Chico, California is 47.7% more expensive than Sheldon, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $73,871 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sheldon, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Sheldon, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Chico
than in Sheldon, Iowa
Sheldon, IA vs Chico, CA
Compared to Sheldon, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.7% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  195.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  32.7% higher
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher

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