Chico, WA Cost of Living


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Chico cost of living score
121
More expensive
21.0% higher
than the US average
0.7% lower
than the Washington average
Chico, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 121, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.0% higher than the U.S. average and 0.7% higher than the average for Washington.

Chico, WA

Housing costs in Chico?
A typical home costs $543,300, which is 60.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 1.6% more expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Chico costs $1,970 per month, which is 37.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 12.2% more than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Chico?
To live comfortably in Chico, Washington, a minimum annual income of $104,040 for a family, and $60,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Chico?
Chico, WA is a relatively affordable place to live. The cost of living is 8% lower than the national average, meaning that basic necessities like groceries and housing are generally less expensive than in other parts of the country. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index in Chico is 71.93, which is much lower than many other cities in Washington State. For example, Seattle has an index score of 118.06 and Spokane has a score of 92.02. Additionally, real estate prices tend to be cheaper than other parts of the state; according to Zillow, the median home value in Chico is $203,217 whereas Seattleā€™s median home value is $723,400. Therefore, those looking for an affordable option should look no further than Chico!
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesChicoWashingtonUnited States
  121.0121.9100.0
  100.9101.1100
  88.788.8100.0
  239.4172.8100.0
  $543,300$534,700$338,100
  71.7%74.0%100.0%
  105.2113.6100.0
  144.1113.3100.0

   100=National Average

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