Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Drum, New York vs Merced, California


The cost of living in Merced, California is 31.1% more expensive than Fort Drum, New York.

You would need a salary of $98,348 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Drum, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is more expensive than Fort Drum, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Merced
than in Fort Drum, New York
Fort Drum, NY vs Merced, CA
Compared to Fort Drum, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  44.0% higher
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower

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