Cost of Living Calculator - Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs Arcata, California


The cost of living in Arcata, California is 36.6% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $68,308 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
140% more expensive in Arcata
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs Arcata, CA
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  18.0% higher
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher

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