Cost of Living Calculator - Allentown, Pennsylvania vs Arcata, California


The cost of living in Arcata, California is 16.3% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $87,262 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Arcata
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs Arcata, CA
Compared to Allentown, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  144.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower

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