Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia, Maryland vs Arcata, California


The cost of living in Arcata, California is 8.5% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $68,597 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
26% cheaper in Arcata
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs Arcata, CA
Compared to Columbia, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% lower
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  36.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower

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