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


The cost of living in Arcata, California is 7.3% more expensive than Arlington, Texas.

You would need a salary of $80,506 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Arlington, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Arcata
than in Arlington, Texas
Arlington, TX vs Arcata, CA
Compared to Arlington, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower

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