Loma Linda, California vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 13.4% cheaper than Loma Linda, California.

You would need a salary of $43,290 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Loma Linda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Loma Linda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Merced
than in Loma Linda, California
Loma Linda, CA vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Loma Linda, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  0.7% higher
  Health
  39.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower