Dearborn, Michigan vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 13.1% more expensive than Dearborn, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $47,486 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dearborn, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Dearborn, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Arcata
than in Dearborn, Michigan
Dearborn, MI vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Dearborn, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  45.8% lower
  Health
  43.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher