Fort Bragg, California vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 9.7% cheaper than Fort Bragg, California.

You would need a salary of $45,159 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Bragg, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is cheaper than Fort Bragg, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Arcata
than in Fort Bragg, California
Fort Bragg, CA vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Fort Bragg, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower