El Paso, Texas vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 32.0% more expensive than El Paso, Texas.

You would need a salary of $89,727 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Paso, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than El Paso, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Arcata
than in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, TX vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to El Paso, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  149.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  22.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher