Kernersville, North Carolina vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 23.9% more expensive than Kernersville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $61,970 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kernersville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Kernersville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Arcata
than in Kernersville, North Carolina
Kernersville, NC vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Kernersville, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  7.4% higher
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher