Chandler, Arizona vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 8.6% cheaper than Chandler, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $73,155 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chandler, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Chandler, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Merced
than in Chandler, Arizona
Chandler, AZ vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Chandler, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  9.7% lower
  Health
  31.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower