Arcata, California vs. La Grande, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Grande, Oregon is 22.4% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $38,817 in La Grande, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Grande, Oregon is cheaper than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in La Grande
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs. La Grande, OR
Compared to Arcata, La Grande is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  9.6% lower
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower