Cost of Living Calculator - Bay St. Louis, Mississippi vs Arcata, California


The cost of living in Arcata, California is 32.4% more expensive than Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $99,329 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Arcata
than in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
Bay St. Louis, MS vs Arcata, CA
Compared to Bay St. Louis, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  11.1% lower
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher

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