Sonora, California vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 4.6% more expensive than Sonora, California.

You would need a salary of $52,283 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonora, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Sonora, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Chico
than in Sonora, California
Sonora, CA vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Sonora, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  2.6% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower