Arcata, California vs. Beaufort, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beaufort, North Carolina is 12.2% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $43,900 in Beaufort, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beaufort, North Carolina is cheaper than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Beaufort
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs. Beaufort, NC
Compared to Arcata, Beaufort is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher