St. Helena, California vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 55.1% cheaper than St. Helena, California.

You would need a salary of $22,448 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Helena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is cheaper than St. Helena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Arcata
than in St. Helena, California
St. Helena, CA vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to St. Helena, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.1% 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
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  22.7% lower
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower