Kiel, Wisconsin vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 34.7% more expensive than Kiel, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $107,796 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kiel, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Kiel, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
124% more expensive in Arcata
than in Kiel, Wisconsin
Kiel, WI vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Kiel, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  8.3% higher
  Health
  27.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher