Ben Lomond, California vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 37.9% cheaper than Ben Lomond, California.

You would need a salary of $76,975 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ben Lomond, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is cheaper than Ben Lomond, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Arcata
than in Ben Lomond, California
Ben Lomond, CA vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Ben Lomond, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.9% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  38.4% lower
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower