Arcata, California vs. Maple Valley, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Maple Valley, Washington is 38.1% more expensive than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $69,039 in Maple Valley, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Maple Valley, Washington is more expensive than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Maple Valley
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs. Maple Valley, WA
Compared to Arcata, Maple Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.1% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% lower
  Commute
  90.5% higher
  Health
  25.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% higher