Cost of Living Calculator - Mount Vernon, Iowa vs Arcata, California


The cost of living in Arcata, California is 21.0% more expensive than Mount Vernon, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $127,084 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Mount Vernon, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Arcata
than in Mount Vernon, Iowa
Mount Vernon, IA vs Arcata, CA
Compared to Mount Vernon, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  10.6% higher
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher

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