Denver, Colorado vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 17.2% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $41,393 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Merced
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Denver, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  44.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower