Palmdale, California vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 17.7% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $59,243 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Arcata
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Palmdale, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.2% lower
  Commute
  54.8% lower
  Health
  32.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower