Cost of Living Calculator - Magalia, California vs Arcata, California


The cost of living in Arcata, California is 4.3% more expensive than Magalia, California.

You would need a salary of $78,255 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Magalia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Magalia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Arcata
than in Magalia, California
Magalia, CA vs Arcata, CA
Compared to Magalia, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% lower
  Commute
  26.4% lower
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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