Cost of Living Calculator - Arcata, California vs Waxahachie, Texas


The cost of living in Waxahachie, Texas is 6.0% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $46,996 in Waxahachie, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waxahachie, Texas is cheaper than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Waxahachie
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs Waxahachie, TX
Compared to Arcata, Waxahachie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% higher
  Commute
  34.9% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher

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