Cost of Living Calculator - Pearland, Texas vs Arcata, California


The cost of living in Arcata, California is 3.8% more expensive than Pearland, Texas.

You would need a salary of $51,919 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pearland, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Pearland, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Arcata
than in Pearland, Texas
Pearland, TX vs Arcata, CA
Compared to Pearland, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  34.9% lower
  Health
  27.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher

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