Chico, WA vs Summit, WA

Summit is moderately more affordable than Chico, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Chico scores 141 compared to 123 for Summit, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chico can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chico is $1,724/month compared to $1,460/month in Summit — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Summit is more affordable at $480,000 median vs $620,300.

Median household income in Chico is $124,700 compared to $107,977 in Summit (+15.5%). While Chico is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chico spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, more than the 16.2% in Summit.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.8°F vs 51.9°F). Summit receives more rainfall at 42" per year compared to 36.5" in Chico.