Arcata, California vs. Brownsville, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brownsville, Texas is 32.2% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $83,440 in Brownsville, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brownsville, Texas is cheaper than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Brownsville
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs. Brownsville, TX
Compared to Arcata, Brownsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.2% lower
      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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  5.4% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.5% lower