Centralia, Washington vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 12.8% more expensive than Centralia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $56,397 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Centralia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is more expensive than Centralia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Merced
than in Centralia, Washington
Centralia, WA vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Centralia, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% higher
      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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.3% higher
  Commute
  22.7% higher
  Health
  41.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher

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