Cost of Living Calculator - Arcata, California vs Prior Lake, Minnesota


The cost of living in Prior Lake, Minnesota is 7.2% more expensive than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $80,407 in Prior Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prior Lake, Minnesota is more expensive than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Prior Lake
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs Prior Lake, MN
Compared to Arcata, Prior Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  37.3% higher
  Health
  36.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher

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