Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 11.5% cheaper than Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California.

You would need a salary of $70,769 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Merced
than in Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California
Idyllwild Pine Cove, CA vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Idyllwild Pine Cove, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  32.2% lower
  Health
  38.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower

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