Chico, CA — Cost of Living
2024 data · BEA Regional Price Parities · U.S. Census ACS
101.2
Overall Index
100 = U.S. avg
$402,000
Median Home Price
Purchase
$1,525
Median Rent
Per month
$65,200
Median Income
Household
7.6%
Unemployment
Rate
101,475
Population
Residents
Category Cost Indices
🏠
91.9
Housing
🛒
105.2
Groceries
🚗
105.3
Transport
🏥
95.3
Healthcare
⚡
158.8
Utilities
100 = U.S. national average
Top Industries
EducationHealthcareAgricultureManufacturingRetail
Compare Chico Against Other Cities
Chico vs Anaheim, CA
Anaheim index: 113.6
+12.3%
Chico vs Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield index: 100.9
-0.3%
Chico vs Corona, CA
Corona index: 106.4
+5.1%
Chico vs Davenport, IA
Davenport index: 89.1
-12%
Chico vs Bend, OR
Bend index: 103.6
+2.4%
Chico vs Tuscaloosa, AL
Tuscaloosa index: 87.7
-13.3%
Chico vs South Bend, IN
South Bend index: 92.9
-8.2%
Chico vs Roanoke, VA
Roanoke index: 93.6
-7.5%
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