Cost of Living Calculator - Bedford, New Hampshire vs Arcata, California


The cost of living in Arcata, California is 17.5% cheaper than Bedford, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $41,266 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is cheaper than Bedford, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Arcata
than in Bedford, New Hampshire
Bedford, NH vs Arcata, CA
Compared to Bedford, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% lower
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  41.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower

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