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Cost of Living in Arcata, CA

118.4
Above Average · National average is 100

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$43,444
Median Income
$1,236/mo
Median Rent
$412,100
Median Home
18,536
Population

Cost Breakdown

🏠Housing
109.6
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🛒Groceries
117.4
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🚗Transportation
117.1
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🏥Healthcare
108.3
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
⚡Utilities
111.2
0Nat'l Avg (100)200

Fair Market Rents (HUD)

Some values estimated
Studio1 BR2 BR3 BR4 BR
$964
est.
$1,088
est.
$1,236$1,582
est.
$1,805
est.

Est. values are derived from the census median rent using national HUD bedroom ratios. Actual HUD Fair Market Rents may differ.

Nearby Cities

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Eureka, CA
Above Average
105.6
Fortuna, CA
Above Average
106
Ferndale, CA
Expensive
123.2
Rio Dell, CA
Affordable
92.9
Crescent City, CA
Average
98.7
Brookings, OR
Above Average
116
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