Copperas Cove, Texas vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 32.3% more expensive than Copperas Cove, Texas.

You would need a salary of $66,125 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Copperas Cove, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is more expensive than Copperas Cove, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Merced
than in Copperas Cove, Texas
Copperas Cove, TX vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Copperas Cove, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  147.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  18.0% higher
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower