Stockton, California vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 1.0% cheaper than Stockton, California.

You would need a salary of $79,239 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stockton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Stockton, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
26% cheaper in Chico
than in Stockton, California
Stockton, CA vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Stockton, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  26.5% lower
  Health
  20.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower