Chico, California vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 5.5% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $20,790 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is cheaper than Chico, California
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
20% cheaper in Arcata
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Chico, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% lower
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower