Vista, California vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 22.3% cheaper than Vista, California.

You would need a salary of $38,840 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vista, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Vista, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Chico
than in Vista, California
Vista, CA vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Vista, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  29.8% lower
  Health
  35.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower