Farmington, New Mexico vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 35.1% more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $67,561 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Merced
than in Farmington, New Mexico
Farmington, NM vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Farmington, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.1% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.5% higher
  Commute
  29.3% higher
  Health
  44.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher