Arcata, California vs. Las Vegas, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Vegas, Nevada is 2.6% more expensive than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $51,294 in Las Vegas, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Vegas, Nevada is more expensive than Arcata, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
58% more expensive in Las Vegas
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs. Las Vegas, NV
Compared to Arcata, Las Vegas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  58.3% higher
  Health
  21.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher