Merced, California vs. Santa Ynez, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ynez, California is 97.3% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $251,505 in Santa Ynez, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ynez, California is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
294% more expensive in Santa Ynez
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs. Santa Ynez, CA
Compared to Merced, Santa Ynez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.3% higher
      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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  229.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  2.1% lower
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher

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