Arcata, California vs. Oxford, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oxford, Maine is 22.4% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $38,817 in Oxford, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oxford, Maine is cheaper than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Oxford
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs. Oxford, ME
Compared to Arcata, Oxford 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% higher
  Commute
  0.9% lower
  Health
  20.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower