Cost of Living Calculator - Whitefish, Montana vs Arcata, California


The cost of living in Arcata, California is 15.3% cheaper than Whitefish, Montana.

You would need a salary of $63,547 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Whitefish, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is cheaper than Whitefish, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Arcata
than in Whitefish, Montana
Whitefish, MT vs Arcata, CA
Compared to Whitefish, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  9.0% higher
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower

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