Onalaska, Wisconsin vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 15.2% more expensive than Onalaska, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $103,706 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Onalaska, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Onalaska, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Arcata
than in Onalaska, Wisconsin
Onalaska, WI vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Onalaska, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher