Gainesville, Florida vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 20.2% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $60,111 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Arcata
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Gainesville, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
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  20.2% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
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  Personal
  4.0% higher
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