Brookline, Massachusetts vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 46.8% cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $26,624 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Arcata
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Brookline, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.8% 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
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.8% lower
  Commute
  34.7% lower
  Health
  31.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower

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