Cost of Living Calculator - Abilene, Texas vs Arcata, California


The cost of living in Arcata, California is 36.4% more expensive than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $102,333 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Abilene, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in Arcata
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs Arcata, CA
Compared to Abilene, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  18.5% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher

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