Arcata, California vs. Sweet Home, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sweet Home, Oregon is 12.5% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $43,762 in Sweet Home, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sweet Home, Oregon is cheaper than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Sweet Home
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs. Sweet Home, OR
Compared to Arcata, Sweet Home is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

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