Wooster, Ohio vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 34.9% more expensive than Wooster, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $67,456 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wooster, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Wooster, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Arcata
than in Wooster, Ohio
Wooster, OH vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Wooster, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  29.1% higher
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher