New Smyrna Beach, Florida vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 1.0% more expensive than New Smyrna Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $50,514 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than New Smyrna Beach, Florida
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
52% more expensive in Arcata
than in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
New Smyrna Beach, FL vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to New Smyrna Beach, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher

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