Cost of Living Calculator - Arcata, California vs Occidental, California


The cost of living in Occidental, California is 58.8% more expensive than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $79,390 in Occidental, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Occidental, California is more expensive than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Occidental
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs Occidental, CA
Compared to Arcata, Occidental is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.8% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  33.3% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher

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