Arcata, California vs. St. Petersburg, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Petersburg, Florida is 7.2% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $46,396 in St. Petersburg, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Petersburg, Florida is cheaper than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in St. Petersburg
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs. St. Petersburg, FL
Compared to Arcata, St. Petersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  20.9% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher