Cost of Living Calculator - Whitefish, Montana vs Chico, California


The cost of living in Chico, California is 10.3% cheaper than Whitefish, Montana.

You would need a salary of $80,697 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Whitefish, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Whitefish, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Chico
than in Whitefish, Montana
Whitefish, MT vs Chico, CA
Compared to Whitefish, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.5% higher
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  19.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher

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