Folsom, California vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 28.7% cheaper than Folsom, California.

You would need a salary of $142,588 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Folsom, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Folsom, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Merced
than in Folsom, California
Folsom, CA vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Folsom, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower