Arcata, California vs. Oregon City, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oregon City, Oregon is 22.5% more expensive than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $36,738 in Oregon City, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oregon City, Oregon is more expensive than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Oregon City
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs. Oregon City, OR
Compared to Arcata, Oregon City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  63.4% higher
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher