Chowchilla, CA vs Colton, CA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Chowchilla is 16.6% cheaper than Colton. With a cost index of 100 vs 120, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Chowchilla to Colton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Chowchilla is $1,204/month compared to $1,608/month in Colton — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chowchilla is more affordable at $331,500 median vs $411,100.

Median household income in Chowchilla is $63,308 compared to $69,581 in Colton (-9%). The higher salaries in Colton partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Chowchilla spend roughly 22.8% of their income on rent, less than the 27.7% in Colton.