Scotia, California vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 12.0% more expensive than Scotia, California.

You would need a salary of $56,004 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scotia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Scotia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Arcata
than in Scotia, California
Scotia, CA vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Scotia, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower