Cost of Living Calculator - Arcata, California vs Yakima, Washington


The cost of living in Yakima, Washington is 14.1% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $42,930 in Yakima, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yakima, Washington is cheaper than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Yakima
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs Yakima, WA
Compared to Arcata, Yakima is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  26.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower

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