Cost of Living Calculator - Arcata, California vs Puget Island, Washington


The cost of living in Puget Island, Washington is 5.2% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $47,429 in Puget Island, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Puget Island, Washington is cheaper than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Puget Island
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs Puget Island, WA
Compared to Arcata, Puget Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% lower
  Commute
  16.1% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower

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