Katy, Texas vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is essentially the same as Katy, Texas.
The cost of living in Merced, California is essentially the same as Katy, Texas.

Katy, TX vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Katy, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.1% 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)
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% higher
  Commute
  17.2% lower
  Health
  27.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower