Cost of Living Calculator - Frederick, Maryland vs Merced, California


The cost of living in Merced, California is 3.0% cheaper than Frederick, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $58,185 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Frederick, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Frederick, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Merced
than in Frederick, Maryland
Frederick, MD vs Merced, CA
Compared to Frederick, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  43.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower

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