Arcata, California vs. Syracuse, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Syracuse, New York is 22.3% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $31,091 in Syracuse, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Syracuse, New York is cheaper than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Syracuse
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs. Syracuse, NY
Compared to Arcata, Syracuse is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% higher
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher