Cost of Living Calculator - Garden Grove, California vs Merced, California


The cost of living in Merced, California is 31.3% cheaper than Garden Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $34,351 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Garden Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Garden Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Merced
than in Garden Grove, California
Garden Grove, CA vs Merced, CA
Compared to Garden Grove, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  29.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower

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