Nevada City, California vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 19.5% cheaper than Nevada City, California.

You would need a salary of $40,253 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Nevada City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is cheaper than Nevada City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Arcata
than in Nevada City, California
Nevada City, CA vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Nevada City, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower