Cost of Living Calculator - Arcata, California vs Sandy, Oregon


The cost of living in Sandy, Oregon is 14.8% more expensive than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $57,394 in Sandy, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sandy, Oregon is more expensive than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Sandy
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs Sandy, OR
Compared to Arcata, Sandy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  71.2% higher
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher

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