Stephenville, Texas vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 33.7% more expensive than Stephenville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $66,873 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stephenville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Stephenville, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Arcata
than in Stephenville, Texas
Stephenville, TX vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Stephenville, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  23.8% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher