Merced, California vs. Grants Pass, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grants Pass, Oregon is 4.6% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $47,684 in Grants Pass, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grants Pass, Oregon is cheaper than Merced, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
29% cheaper in Grants Pass
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs. Grants Pass, OR
Compared to Merced, Grants Pass is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% lower
  Commute
  29.2% lower
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower