Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Jackson, Texas vs Merced, California


The cost of living in Merced, California is 23.7% more expensive than Lake Jackson, Texas.

You would need a salary of $61,871 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Jackson, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is more expensive than Lake Jackson, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Merced
than in Lake Jackson, Texas
Lake Jackson, TX vs Merced, CA
Compared to Lake Jackson, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  30.8% higher
  Health
  31.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher

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