Memphis, Tennessee vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 39.6% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $69,806 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in Arcata
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Memphis, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  279.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  14.1% lower
  Health
  21.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher