Riverton, Wyoming vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 23.4% more expensive than Riverton, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $66,623 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverton, Wyoming.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Riverton, Wyoming
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Arcata
than in Riverton, Wyoming
Riverton, WY vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Riverton, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  16.7% higher
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher