Bakersfield, California vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 4.6% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $62,785 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Arcata
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% lower
  Commute
  21.6% lower
  Health
  28.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower