Bloomington, Minnesota vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 0.6% more expensive than Bloomington, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $50,285 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is more expensive than Bloomington, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Merced
than in Bloomington, Minnesota
Bloomington, MN vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Bloomington, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  60.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower