Berkeley, California vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 54.6% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $22,702 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Arcata
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Berkeley, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.6% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  31.6% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower