Cost of Living Calculator - Issaquah, Washington vs Merced, California


The cost of living in Merced, California is 39.6% cheaper than Issaquah, Washington.

You would need a salary of $30,194 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Issaquah, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Issaquah, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Merced
than in Issaquah, Washington
Issaquah, WA vs Merced, CA
Compared to Issaquah, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.6% higher
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  37.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% lower

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