Ellensburg, Washington vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 5.2% more expensive than Ellensburg, Washington.

You would need a salary of $52,575 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellensburg, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Ellensburg, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Arcata
than in Ellensburg, Washington
Ellensburg, WA vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Ellensburg, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  36.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher