Oxford, Ohio vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 21.2% more expensive than Oxford, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $90,893 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oxford, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is more expensive than Oxford, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Merced
than in Oxford, Ohio
Oxford, OH vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Oxford, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  53.9% higher
  Health
  36.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower