Cost of Living Calculator - Cave Creek, Arizona vs Merced, California


The cost of living in Merced, California is 32.7% cheaper than Cave Creek, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $33,630 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cave Creek, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Cave Creek, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Merced
than in Cave Creek, Arizona
Cave Creek, AZ vs Merced, CA
Compared to Cave Creek, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  31.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower

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