Cost of Living in Butte Creek Canyon, CA

With a cost of living index of 134, Butte Creek Canyon, CA is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 34% more expensive than the national average and 10% below the California state average of 144. Butte Creek Canyon is a small community of 783 residents.

The median household income in Butte Creek Canyon is $100,197, which is 33% higher than the national median of $75,149. While incomes are above average, they do not fully offset the higher cost of living.

Everyday prices in the Chico, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area tend to run above the national average. Out of 6 common grocery and utility items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced higher than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.