Cost of Living Calculator - Cottage Grove, Minnesota vs Arcata, California


The cost of living in Arcata, California is 3.5% more expensive than Cottage Grove, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $77,672 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Cottage Grove, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Arcata
than in Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Cottage Grove, MN vs Arcata, CA
Compared to Cottage Grove, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  24.4% lower
  Health
  58.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower

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