Moab, Utah vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 2.8% more expensive than Moab, Utah.

You would need a salary of $51,377 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Moab, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Moab, Utah
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
54% more expensive in Arcata
than in Moab, Utah
Moab, UT vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Moab, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  16.7% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher