Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 22.8% more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $92,111 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Arcata
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Athens Clarke County, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  22.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher