Stockton, California vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 6.4% cheaper than Stockton, California.

You would need a salary of $11,232 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stockton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is cheaper than Stockton, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
29% cheaper in Arcata
than in Stockton, California
Stockton, CA vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Stockton, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower