Redwood City, California vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 61.0% cheaper than Redwood City, California.

You would need a salary of $14,817 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Redwood City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is cheaper than Redwood City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Arcata
than in Redwood City, California
Redwood City, CA vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Redwood City, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.0% 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
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  41.5% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower