Sterling, Colorado vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 41.7% more expensive than Sterling, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $70,854 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Sterling, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Chico
than in Sterling, Colorado
Sterling, CO vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Sterling, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.7% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  167.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  19.7% higher
  Health
  33.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher