Shreveport, Louisiana vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 41.3% more expensive than Shreveport, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $141,253 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Shreveport, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
188% more expensive in Arcata
than in Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Shreveport, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  216.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  9.1% lower
  Health
  22.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher

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