Allendale, Michigan vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 12.4% more expensive than Allendale, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $56,179 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Allendale, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Allendale, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Arcata
than in Allendale, Michigan
Allendale, MI vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Allendale, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  44.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher

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