Bothell, Washington vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 36.6% cheaper than Bothell, Washington.

You would need a salary of $31,715 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bothell, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Bothell, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Merced
than in Bothell, Washington
Bothell, WA vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Bothell, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  56.7% higher
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  38.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% lower