Hollister, California vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 36.8% cheaper than Hollister, California.

You would need a salary of $31,620 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hollister, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Hollister, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Merced
than in Hollister, California
Hollister, CA vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Hollister, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  35.8% lower
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower