Arcata, California vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 4.5% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $47,736 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Arcata, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  20.7% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher