Corbin, Kentucky vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 46.5% more expensive than Corbin, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $131,884 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Corbin, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is more expensive than Corbin, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Merced
than in Corbin, Kentucky
Corbin, KY vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Corbin, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.5% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.9% higher
  Commute
  41.6% higher
  Health
  19.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher