Billings, Montana vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 15.8% more expensive than Billings, Montana.

You would need a salary of $57,923 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Billings, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Billings, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Arcata
than in Billings, Montana
Billings, MT vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Billings, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  8.0% higher
  Health
  26.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower