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SAN FRANCISCO vs. ARCATA
Cost of Living Comparison
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San Francisco, California vs. Arcata, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Arcata, California is
55.7%
cheaper
than San Francisco, California.
You would need a salary of
$22,172
in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is
cheaper
than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Arcata
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to San Francisco, Arcata is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
55.7% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
12.8% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
76.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
9.3% lower
Commute
48.7% lower
Health
2.4% higher
Taxes
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Personal
16.7% lower
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