Atlanta, Texas vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 41.6% more expensive than Atlanta, Texas.

You would need a salary of $70,817 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is more expensive than Atlanta, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
162% more expensive in Merced
than in Atlanta, Texas
Atlanta, TX vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Atlanta, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  39.4% higher
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher