Lake Orion, Michigan vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 3.0% more expensive than Lake Orion, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $103,048 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Orion, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Lake Orion, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Arcata
than in Lake Orion, Michigan
Lake Orion, MI vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Lake Orion, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  35.9% lower
  Health
  47.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower