Daytona Beach, Florida vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 22.0% more expensive than Daytona Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $61,015 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is more expensive than Daytona Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Merced
than in Daytona Beach, Florida
Daytona Beach, FL vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Daytona Beach, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower