Cost of Living Calculator - Jacksonville, North Carolina vs Arcata, California


The cost of living in Arcata, California is 30.5% more expensive than Jacksonville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $65,259 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Jacksonville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Arcata
than in Jacksonville, North Carolina
Jacksonville, NC vs Arcata, CA
Compared to Jacksonville, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  12.2% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower

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