Cost of Living Calculator - New Orleans, Louisiana vs Arcata, California


The cost of living in Arcata, California is 6.5% more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $79,872 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Arcata
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs Arcata, CA
Compared to New Orleans, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  38.7% lower
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher

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