Arcata, California vs. Fort Bragg, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Bragg, California is 10.7% more expensive than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $55,360 in Fort Bragg, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Bragg, California is more expensive than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Fort Bragg
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs. Fort Bragg, CA
Compared to Arcata, Fort Bragg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher