Arcata, California vs. Calais, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Calais, Maine is 29.2% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $84,954 in Calais, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Calais, Maine is cheaper than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Calais
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs. Calais, ME
Compared to Arcata, Calais is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower