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


The cost of living in Arcata, California is 28.4% cheaper than Montebello, California.

You would need a salary of $42,965 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montebello, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is cheaper than Montebello, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Arcata
than in Montebello, California
Montebello, CA vs Arcata, CA
Compared to Montebello, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% lower
      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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  50.8% lower
  Health
  35.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower

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