Cost of Living Calculator - Rochester, Minnesota vs Arcata, California


The cost of living in Arcata, California is 17.0% more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $58,486 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Arcata
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs Arcata, CA
Compared to Rochester, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  32.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower

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