Juneau, Alaska vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 5.3% cheaper than Juneau, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $94,746 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Juneau, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is cheaper than Juneau, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Arcata
than in Juneau, Alaska
Juneau, AK vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Juneau, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% lower
      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
  24.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower