Hanover, New Hampshire vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 24.5% cheaper than Hanover, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $37,759 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hanover, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Hanover, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Merced
than in Hanover, New Hampshire
Hanover, NH vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Hanover, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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)
  57.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  68.5% higher
  Health
  45.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower