Fullerton, California vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 33.3% cheaper than Fullerton, California.

You would need a salary of $73,333 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fullerton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Fullerton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Merced
than in Fullerton, California
Fullerton, CA vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Fullerton, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.3% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  15.6% lower
  Health
  29.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower