Merced, California vs. Sonoita, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonoita, Arizona is 0.6% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $110,624 in Sonoita, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonoita, Arizona is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Sonoita
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs. Sonoita, AZ
Compared to Merced, Sonoita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  22.7% lower
  Health
  29.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower