Port Angeles, Washington vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 11.4% more expensive than Port Angeles, Washington.

You would need a salary of $83,574 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Angeles, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Port Angeles, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Arcata
than in Port Angeles, Washington
Port Angeles, WA vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Port Angeles, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.5% higher
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher