Ferguson, Missouri vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 40.7% more expensive than Ferguson, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $70,351 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ferguson, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Ferguson, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
314% more expensive in Arcata
than in Ferguson, Missouri
Ferguson, MO vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Ferguson, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.7% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  488.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower