Sonoma, California vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 32.6% cheaper than Sonoma, California.

You would need a salary of $33,716 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonoma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Sonoma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Chico
than in Sonoma, California
Sonoma, CA vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Sonoma, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  21.8% lower
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower