Cost of Living Calculator - Anacortes, Washington vs Arcata, California


The cost of living in Arcata, California is 18.1% cheaper than Anacortes, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,592 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anacortes, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is cheaper than Anacortes, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Arcata
than in Anacortes, Washington
Anacortes, WA vs Arcata, CA
Compared to Anacortes, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% higher
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower

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