Merced, California vs. Billings, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Missouri is 12.1% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $43,951 in Billings, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Missouri is cheaper than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Billings
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs. Billings, MO
Compared to Merced, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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)
  31.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher