Arcata, California vs. Walla Walla, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walla Walla, Washington is 13.5% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $64,880 in Walla Walla, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walla Walla, Washington is cheaper than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Walla Walla
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs. Walla Walla, WA
Compared to Arcata, Walla Walla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  11.0% lower
  Health
  25.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower