Solana Beach, California vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 58.2% cheaper than Solana Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $71,102 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Solana Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is cheaper than Solana Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Arcata
than in Solana Beach, California
Solana Beach, CA vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Solana Beach, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.2% 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
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  31.5% lower
  Health
  32.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower