Cost of Living Calculator - Arcata, California vs El Paso, Texas


The cost of living in El Paso, Texas is 24.2% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $56,839 in El Paso, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Paso, Texas is cheaper than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in El Paso
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs El Paso, TX
Compared to Arcata, El Paso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower

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