Arcata, California vs. Arroyo Grande, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arroyo Grande, California is 41.5% more expensive than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $70,749 in Arroyo Grande, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arroyo Grande, California is more expensive than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Arroyo Grande
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs. Arroyo_Grande, CA
Compared to Arcata, Arroyo_Grande is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.5% higher
      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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  16.6% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher