Huxley, Iowa vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 17.4% more expensive than Huxley, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $125,568 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Huxley, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Huxley, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Arcata
than in Huxley, Iowa
Huxley, IA vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Huxley, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher