Arcata, California vs. Sonoma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonoma, California is 56.9% more expensive than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $78,466 in Sonoma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonoma, California is more expensive than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Sonoma
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs. Sonoma, CA
Compared to Arcata, Sonoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.9% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% higher
  Commute
  33.7% higher
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher