Ashland, Oregon vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 10.5% cheaper than Ashland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $44,748 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is cheaper than Ashland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Arcata
than in Ashland, Oregon
Ashland, OR vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Ashland, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  3.3% lower
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher