Harlingen, Texas vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 49.6% more expensive than Harlingen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $149,646 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Harlingen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is more expensive than Harlingen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Merced
than in Harlingen, Texas
Harlingen, TX vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Harlingen, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.6% higher
      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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  195.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% higher
  Commute
  38.7% higher
  Health
  21.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.6% higher