South Bend, Indiana vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 52.7% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $145,033 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
171% more expensive in Chico
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. Chico, CA
Compared to South Bend, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.7% 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
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  438.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.7% higher
  Commute
  10.0% higher
  Health
  29.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher