Tucson, Arizona vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 10.6% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $55,277 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Merced
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Tucson, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  42.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower