Cost of Living Calculator - Arcata, California vs Fall River, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Fall River, Massachusetts is 5.3% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $71,049 in Fall River, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fall River, Massachusetts is cheaper than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Fall River
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs Fall River, MA
Compared to Arcata, Fall River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% higher
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  24.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher

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