Cost of Living Calculator - Arcata, California vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 151.3% more expensive than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $125,647 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
272% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Arcata, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  151.3% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  422.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  90.6% higher
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher

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