Castle Rock, Colorado vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 23.2% cheaper than Castle Rock, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $38,389 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Castle Rock, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Castle Rock, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Merced
than in Castle Rock, Colorado
Castle Rock, CO vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Castle Rock, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  46.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower