Cordova, Alaska vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 10.4% cheaper than Cordova, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $44,822 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cordova, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is cheaper than Cordova, Alaska
• Food is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Food
32% cheaper in Arcata
than in Cordova, Alaska
Cordova, AK vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Cordova, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  32.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  27.1% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% lower