2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Arcata, CA vs Antioch, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Antioch or is it cheaper to live in Arcata?
- Antioch is 61.9% more expensive than Arcata.

Which city has more affordable housing, Antioch or Arcata?
- Antioch housing costs are 57.3% more expensive than Arcata housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Arcata or is Health Care more affordable in Antioch.
- Health related expenses are 2.9% more in Antioch.
 Arcata, CAAntioch, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock174.9100
 Food & Groceries101.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock121.1100
 Housing136.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$596,600$338,100
 Utilities88  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock142.0100
 Miscellaneous117.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Arcata    17 Reviews

Pros: Nature hikes Cons: One of highest crime rates in the nation. Opioid epidemic going on (you’ll regularly witness drug deals and ppl doing drugs) No  More

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It takes a special set of preferences to select Arcata. Is this you? - You love clouds and fog. You are happy if you see the sun maybe 10-20 times a year. - Chilly  More

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Over 11 years ago

I've lived in Humboldt for over 30 yrs and know all the areas well. Arcata is the jewel of Humboldt due to having a university and many liberal creative people. There is  More

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Reviews for Antioch    19 Reviews

Just like most large 100k population cities, there are some places in Antioch that crime is almost non existent while over by the freeway, it's very high. You must look  More

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Over 12 years ago

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So you've been searching for an affordable yet spacious home in the Bay Area for years and have started to give up hope. Then one day you expanded your search into East  More

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