Cost of Living Calculator - Arcata, California vs Cortland, New York


The cost of living in Cortland, New York is 27.6% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $36,186 in Cortland, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cortland, New York is cheaper than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Cortland
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs Cortland, NY
Compared to Arcata, Cortland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower

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