Belmont, Massachusetts vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 48.6% cheaper than Belmont, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $30,816 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Belmont, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Belmont, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Merced
than in Belmont, Massachusetts
Belmont, MA vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Belmont, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.6% 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
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  36.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% lower