Cost of Living Calculator - Lewiston, Maine vs Arcata, California


The cost of living in Arcata, California is 25.7% more expensive than Lewiston, Maine.

You would need a salary of $62,844 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewiston, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Lewiston, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Arcata
than in Lewiston, Maine
Lewiston, ME vs Arcata, CA
Compared to Lewiston, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  22.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher

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