Flagstaff, Arizona vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 8.8% cheaper than Flagstaff, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $45,577 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is cheaper than Flagstaff, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Arcata
than in Flagstaff, Arizona
Flagstaff, AZ vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Flagstaff, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher