Arcata, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 62.8% more expensive than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $109,107 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Arcata, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.8% higher
      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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  103.6% higher
  Health
  23.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher