Merced, California vs. Dayton, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 32.8% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $10,467 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Dayton
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs. Dayton, OH
Compared to Merced, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  19.8% lower
  Health
  25.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher