Friday Harbor, Washington vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 21.9% cheaper than Friday Harbor, Washington.

You would need a salary of $39,069 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Friday Harbor, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Friday Harbor, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Merced
than in Friday Harbor, Washington
Friday Harbor, WA vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Friday Harbor, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.1% higher
  Commute
  49.3% higher
  Health
  24.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower

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