West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 19.7% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $89,768 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Arcata
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to West Lafayette, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  15.2% higher
  Health
  27.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher