Hackensack, New Jersey vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 13.9% cheaper than Hackensack, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $86,086 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hackensack, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Hackensack, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Merced
than in Hackensack, New Jersey
Hackensack, NJ vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Hackensack, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  29.8% lower
  Health
  23.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower