Hartford, Connecticut vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 16.0% more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $57,985 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Arcata
than in Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, CT vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Hartford, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  158.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.3% lower
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower