Cost of Living Calculator - Arcata, California vs Plainview, New York


The cost of living in Plainview, New York is 53.6% more expensive than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $115,203 in Plainview, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainview, New York is more expensive than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Plainview
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs Plainview, NY
Compared to Arcata, Plainview is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.6% 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)
  85.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.4% higher
  Commute
  111.5% higher
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher

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