Arcata, California vs. Payette, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Payette, Idaho is 23.6% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $38,216 in Payette, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Payette, Idaho is cheaper than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Payette
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs. Payette, ID
Compared to Arcata, Payette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% lower
      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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower