Cost of Living Calculator - Detroit, Michigan vs Arcata, California


The cost of living in Arcata, California is 22.0% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $60,992 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
520% more expensive in Arcata
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs Arcata, CA
Compared to Detroit, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  506.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  54.5% lower
  Health
  43.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher

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