Cost of Living Calculator - El Portal, California vs Merced, California


The cost of living in Merced, California is 5.5% cheaper than El Portal, California.

You would need a salary of $70,912 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Portal, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than El Portal, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
32% cheaper in Merced
than in El Portal, California
El Portal, CA vs Merced, CA
Compared to El Portal, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% lower
      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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower

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