Cost of Living Calculator - Valley Center, California vs Chico, California


The cost of living in Chico, California is 29.1% cheaper than Valley Center, California.

You would need a salary of $53,206 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Valley Center, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Valley Center, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Chico
than in Valley Center, California
Valley Center, CA vs Chico, CA
Compared to Valley Center, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  37.4% lower
  Health
  35.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower

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