Huntington, Indiana vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 50.5% more expensive than Huntington, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $82,768 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntington, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Huntington, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
181% more expensive in Arcata
than in Huntington, Indiana
Huntington, IN vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Huntington, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.5% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  229.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  25.9% higher
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher