Merced, California vs. Moses Lake, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Moses Lake, Washington is 16.6% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $91,701 in Moses Lake, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Moses Lake, Washington is cheaper than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Moses Lake
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs. Moses Lake, WA
Compared to Merced, Moses Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.7% lower
  Commute
  30.8% lower
  Health
  21.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher