Cost of Living Calculator - Arcata, California vs Orange, Connecticut


The cost of living in Orange, Connecticut is 19.4% more expensive than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $89,560 in Orange, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orange, Connecticut is more expensive than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Orange
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs Orange, CT
Compared to Arcata, Orange is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.4% higher
  Commute
  35.3% higher
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.3% higher

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