Ely, Minnesota vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 29.7% more expensive than Ely, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $64,868 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ely, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Ely, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Arcata
than in Ely, Minnesota
Ely, MN vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Ely, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  173.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  36.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower