Clemson, South Carolina vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 15.2% more expensive than Clemson, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $172,843 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Clemson, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Clemson, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Arcata
than in Clemson, South Carolina
Clemson, SC vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Clemson, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher