Cost of living in Sacramento, California (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Arcata, California (United States)
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| Food | + 9% | |||
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| Food in Sacramento, California (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 | $16 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 | $10 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 | $5.99 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.36 | $1.21 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 | $5.04 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.22 | $6 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 | $8 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.39 | $3.35 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.64 | $1.66 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 | $3.59 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 | $22 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.82 | $2.43 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.60 | $4.10 | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Sacramento, California (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,678 | $1,849 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,592 | $1,381 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $214 | $214 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,494 | $1,521 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,247 | $979 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $158 | $114 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 | $49 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $355 | $282 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $160 | $103 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 | $15 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 | $37 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Sacramento, California (United States) is 52% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 | $63 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 | $135 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $102 | $100 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 | $151 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Sacramento, California (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,355 | $28,846 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.25 | $1.11 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $88 | $28 | + 210% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 | $31 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Sacramento, California (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $116 | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.54 | $5.75 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 | $5.91 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.36 | $4.92 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.63 | $2.77 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 | $24 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Sacramento, California (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 | $51 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $31 | $21 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $237 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $92 | $87 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 | $11 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 | $4.56 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 | $5.01 | + 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $384 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.39 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 | $62 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 17% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 169 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2024.
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