Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia, South Carolina vs Arcata, California


The cost of living in Arcata, California is 28.0% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $96,036 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Arcata
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs Arcata, CA
Compared to Columbia, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  6.3% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower

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