Cost of Living Calculator - Las Vegas, New Mexico vs Arcata, California


The cost of living in Arcata, California is 47.4% more expensive than Las Vegas, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $51,598 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Vegas, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Las Vegas, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
170% more expensive in Arcata
than in Las Vegas, New Mexico
Las Vegas, NM vs Arcata, CA
Compared to Las Vegas, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.4% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% lower
  Commute
  31.2% higher
  Health
  38.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher

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