Cost of Living Calculator - Emporia, Kansas vs Arcata, California


The cost of living in Arcata, California is 46.8% more expensive than Emporia, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $73,406 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Emporia, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Emporia, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
222% more expensive in Arcata
than in Emporia, Kansas
Emporia, KS vs Arcata, CA
Compared to Emporia, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.8% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  244.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% lower
  Commute
  28.9% higher
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher

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