Cost of Living in Butte Valley, CA

With a cost of living index of 117, Butte Valley, CA is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 17% more expensive than the national average and 27% below the California state average of 144. Butte Valley is a small community of 870 residents.

The median household income in Butte Valley is $94,531, which is 26% higher than the national median of $75,149. While incomes are above average, they more than 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.