Pasadena, California vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 41.8% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $36,105 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Arcata
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Pasadena, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.8% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  47.8% lower
  Health
  35.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower