Cost of Living Calculator - Chalmette, Louisiana vs Arcata, California


The cost of living in Arcata, California is 19.3% more expensive than Chalmette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $59,647 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chalmette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Chalmette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Arcata
than in Chalmette, Louisiana
Chalmette, LA vs Arcata, CA
Compared to Chalmette, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  37.6% lower
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher

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