Arcata, California vs. Kutztown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kutztown, Pennsylvania is 9.4% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $167,560 in Kutztown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kutztown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Kutztown
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs. Kutztown, PA
Compared to Arcata, Kutztown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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)
  50.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  16.9% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower