Cost of Living Calculator - Arcata, California vs Pacific Grove, California


The cost of living in Pacific Grove, California is 85.0% more expensive than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $138,782 in Pacific Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pacific Grove, California is more expensive than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Pacific Grove
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs Pacific Grove, CA
Compared to Arcata, Pacific Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.0% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  21.7% higher
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher

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