Merced, California vs. Anderson, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anderson, Indiana is 32.5% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $56,013 in Anderson, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anderson, Indiana is cheaper than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Anderson
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs. Anderson, IN
Compared to Merced, Anderson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  21.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower