Denver, Colorado vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 15.3% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $70,687 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Arcata
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Denver, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  30.1% lower
  Health
  40.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower