Arcata, California vs. Fortuna, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fortuna, California is 1.3% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $49,353 in Fortuna, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fortuna, California is cheaper than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Fortuna
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs. Fortuna, CA
Compared to Arcata, Fortuna is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower