Cost of Living Calculator - Arcata, California vs Palm Springs, California


The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 23.7% more expensive than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $92,745 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Arcata, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.8% higher
  Commute
  60.2% higher
  Health
  25.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher

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