Merced, California vs. El Paso, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Paso, Texas is 22.5% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $38,752 in El Paso, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Paso, Texas is cheaper than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in El Paso
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs. El Paso, TX
Compared to Merced, El Paso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  9.1% lower
  Health
  20.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower