Hollister, Missouri vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 28.1% more expensive than Hollister, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $64,044 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hollister, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is more expensive than Hollister, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Merced
than in Hollister, Missouri
Hollister, MO vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Hollister, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% higher
      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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  41.4% higher
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher