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


The cost of living in Arcata, California is 17.9% more expensive than Columbia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $88,399 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Columbia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Arcata
than in Columbia, Pennsylvania
Columbia, PA vs Arcata, CA
Compared to Columbia, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  206.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher

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