Brooklyn, New York vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 42.7% cheaper than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $42,962 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Merced
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Brooklyn, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.7% 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
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.2% lower
  Commute
  47.5% lower
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% lower