Cost of Living Calculator - Arcata, California vs Porter, Indiana


The cost of living in Porter, Indiana is 10.7% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $44,640 in Porter, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Porter, Indiana is cheaper than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Porter
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs Porter, IN
Compared to Arcata, Porter is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  44.6% higher
  Health
  23.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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