New Canaan, Connecticut vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 55.2% cheaper than New Canaan, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $41,236 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Canaan, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is cheaper than New Canaan, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Arcata
than in New Canaan, Connecticut
New Canaan, CT vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to New Canaan, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.2% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.5% lower
  Commute
  41.2% lower
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% lower