Santa Ana, California vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 25.3% cheaper than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $37,362 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is cheaper than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Arcata
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Santa Ana, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower