Cost of Living Calculator - Delaware, Ohio vs Merced, California


The cost of living in Merced, California is 4.2% more expensive than Delaware, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $143,849 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Delaware, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is more expensive than Delaware, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Merced
than in Delaware, Ohio
Delaware, OH vs Merced, CA
Compared to Delaware, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  32.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower

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