Carson City, Nevada vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 4.4% cheaper than Carson City, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $47,787 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carson City, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Carson City, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Merced
than in Carson City, Nevada
Carson_City, NV vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Carson_City, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% higher
  Commute
  20.8% higher
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower