Arcata, California vs. Coos Bay, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Coos Bay, Oregon is 19.3% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $9,682 in Coos Bay, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Coos Bay, Oregon is cheaper than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Coos Bay
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs. Coos Bay, OR
Compared to Arcata, Coos Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% lower
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower