Merced, California vs. Aurora, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aurora, Colorado is 12.4% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $112,382 in Aurora, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Colorado is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Aurora
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs. Aurora, CO
Compared to Merced, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  20.3% higher
  Health
  29.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher