What is a pro or con of living in San Jose, Californiacompared to Merced, California?

Median Home Cost is 217% more expensive in San Jose.

What salary do I need to live in San Jose, California copmared to Merced, California?

A salary of $75,000 in Merced, California should increase to $152,410 in San Jose, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MERCED vs. SAN JOSE
Cost of Living Comparison

Merced, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 103.2% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $152,410 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
217% more expensive in San Jose
than in Merced, California

Merced, CA vs. San Jose, CA

Compared to Merced, San Jose is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

103.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

287.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.2% lower

Commute

49.4% higher

Health

11.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Merced, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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