Lansing, Michigan vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 37.7% more expensive than Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $68,830 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
249% more expensive in Arcata
than in Lansing, Michigan
Lansing, MI vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Lansing, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.7% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  277.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  14.3% lower
  Health
  33.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher

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