Arcata, California vs. El Dorado, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Dorado, Kansas is 30.9% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $69,131 in El Dorado, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Dorado, Kansas is cheaper than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in El Dorado
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs. El Dorado, KS
Compared to Arcata, El Dorado is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% higher
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower