Chico Metro Area, CA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Chico, California?
$6,090 / month
for a family, 12.8% more expensive than the national average A total of $73,080 for the year for a family.
$3,133 / month
for a single person, 34.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $37,600 for the year for a single person.

Chico cost of living score
110.8
More expensive
10.8% higher
than the US average
26.1% lower
than the California average
Chico Califor Metro Area, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 110.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 10.8% higher than the U.S. average and 26.1% higher than the average for California.

Chico Metro Area, CA

Housing costs in Chico?
A typical home costs $381,600, which is 12.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 48.0% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Chico costs $1,240 per month, which is 13.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 73.4% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Chico?
To live comfortably in Chico Califor Metro Area, California, a minimum annual income of $73,080 for a family, and $37,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Chico?
The cost of living in the Chico, CA Metro Area is 10.8% higher than the US average. This higher cost of living is reflected in the median house value being $381,600, which is 13.7% higher than the US average house value of $338,100. The difference in cost of living can be attributed to factors such as access to amenities and public services, local taxes, and other factors specific to that area. Although it may seem high compared to other areas in the United States, the cost of living is still relatively low when compared to other cities and states on a global scale.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesChicoCaliforniaUnited States
    Unlock149.9100.0
  100.4  Unlock100.0
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  129.6  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$733,500$338,100
  109.8  Unlock100.0
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  115.1  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Over 7 years ago

Chico Ca does not come close to 41 inches of rain in a year. I have lived here for 51 years. 23 inches is considered the average but in the last 20 years we have  More

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