Cost of Living Calculator - Arcata, California vs Twin Falls, Idaho


The cost of living in Twin Falls, Idaho is 15.8% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $63,147 in Twin Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Twin Falls, Idaho is cheaper than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Twin Falls
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs Twin Falls, ID
Compared to Arcata, Twin Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

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