Columbus, Ohio vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 22.5% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $96,738 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Merced
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Columbus, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  12.2% higher
  Health
  35.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher