Steamboat Springs, Colorado vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 26.3% cheaper than Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $55,242 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is cheaper than Steamboat Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Arcata
than in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Steamboat Springs, CO vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Steamboat Springs, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  19.6% higher
  Health
  50.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower