Grants, New Mexico vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 53.5% more expensive than Grants, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $141,197 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grants, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Grants, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
257% more expensive in Arcata
than in Grants, New Mexico
Grants, NM vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Grants, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.5% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  242.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  20.1% higher
  Health
  38.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher