Richmond, Indiana vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 63.2% more expensive than Richmond, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $81,599 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Richmond, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
250% more expensive in Arcata
than in Richmond, Indiana
Richmond, IN vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Richmond, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.2% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  279.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  33.6% higher
  Health
  22.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher

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