Davis, California vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 29.7% cheaper than Davis, California.

You would need a salary of $35,130 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Davis, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is cheaper than Davis, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Arcata
than in Davis, California
Davis, CA vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Davis, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% lower
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower