Cost of Living Calculator - Arcata, California vs Herndon, Virginia


The cost of living in Herndon, Virginia is 34.1% more expensive than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $100,579 in Herndon, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Herndon, Virginia is more expensive than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Herndon
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs Herndon, VA
Compared to Arcata, Herndon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% higher
      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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  48.2% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% higher

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