Atascadero, California vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 23.8% cheaper than Atascadero, California.

You would need a salary of $53,319 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Atascadero, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Atascadero, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Merced
than in Atascadero, California
Atascadero, CA vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Atascadero, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% lower
      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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  4.4% higher
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower

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