Cost of Living Calculator - Arcata, California vs San Antonio, Texas


The cost of living in San Antonio, Texas is 17.0% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $33,219 in San Antonio, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Antonio, Texas is cheaper than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in San Antonio
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs San Antonio, TX
Compared to Arcata, San Antonio is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  22.3% higher
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower

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