Waterloo, Iowa vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 50.3% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $75,139 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
267% more expensive in Arcata
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Waterloo, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.3% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  245.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  26.3% higher
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher