Pacific Grove, California vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 46.0% cheaper than Pacific Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $27,023 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pacific Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is cheaper than Pacific Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Arcata
than in Pacific Grove, California
Pacific Grove, CA vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Pacific Grove, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.0% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  17.8% lower
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower