Plano, Texas vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 0.8% cheaper than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $74,381 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is cheaper than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Arcata
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Plano, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher