Baltimore, Maryland vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 15.9% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $115,882 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Merced
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Baltimore, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  18.7% lower
  Health
  43.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower