Lakeside, Oregon vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 28.0% more expensive than Lakeside, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $64,024 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeside, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Lakeside, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Arcata
than in Lakeside, Oregon
Lakeside, OR vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Lakeside, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.2% higher
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher