Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 18.3% more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $88,689 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Arcata
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Lincoln, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher