Arcata, California vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 100.8% more expensive than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $150,624 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South San Francisco, California is more expensive than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs. South San Francisco, CA
Compared to Arcata, South San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  100.8% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  212.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  78.6% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% higher