Daphne, Alabama vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 17.0% more expensive than Daphne, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $58,486 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Daphne, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Daphne, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Arcata
than in Daphne, Alabama
Daphne, AL vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Daphne, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher