Pocatello, Idaho vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 25.4% more expensive than Pocatello, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $179,727 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pocatello, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Pocatello, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Arcata
than in Pocatello, Idaho
Pocatello, ID vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Pocatello, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher