Logan, Utah vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 11.5% more expensive than Logan, Utah.

You would need a salary of $80,270 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Logan, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is more expensive than Logan, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Merced
than in Logan, Utah
Logan, UT vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Logan, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% higher
  Commute
  37.0% higher
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher