Cost of Living Calculator - Aurora, Colorado vs Merced, California


The cost of living in Merced, California is 11.0% cheaper than Aurora, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $44,491 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Aurora, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Merced
than in Aurora, Colorado
Aurora, CO vs Merced, CA
Compared to Aurora, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  42.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower

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