Brookings, Oregon vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 4.9% more expensive than Brookings, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $52,473 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Brookings, Oregon
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
30% more expensive in Arcata
than in Brookings, Oregon
Brookings, OR vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Brookings, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.6% higher
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher