Cost of Living Calculator - Florence, Alabama vs Arcata, California


The cost of living in Arcata, California is 36.3% more expensive than Florence, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $102,205 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Florence, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Florence, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Arcata
than in Florence, Alabama
Florence, AL vs Arcata, CA
Compared to Florence, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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)
  188.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher

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