Cost of Living Calculator - Athens, Ohio vs Arcata, California


The cost of living in Arcata, California is 36.3% more expensive than Athens, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $68,136 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Athens, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Arcata
than in Athens, Ohio
Athens, OH vs Arcata, CA
Compared to Athens, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  36.5% higher
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher

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