Aberdeen, Washington vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 27.0% more expensive than Aberdeen, Washington.

You would need a salary of $63,498 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aberdeen, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Aberdeen, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Arcata
than in Aberdeen, Washington
Aberdeen, WA vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Aberdeen, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.6% higher
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher