Bedford, Virginia vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 26.0% more expensive than Bedford, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $107,060 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is more expensive than Bedford, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Merced
than in Bedford, Virginia
Bedford, VA vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Bedford, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  33.0% higher
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower