Bend, Oregon vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 17.6% cheaper than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $82,407 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is cheaper than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Arcata
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Bend, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  20.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower