Arcata, California vs. Atascadero, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atascadero, California is 28.4% more expensive than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $64,187 in Atascadero, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atascadero, California is more expensive than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Atascadero
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs. Atascadero, CA
Compared to Arcata, Atascadero is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.5% higher
  Commute
  19.2% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher