Cost of Living Calculator - Memphis, Tennessee vs Merced, California


The cost of living in Merced, California is 36.5% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $136,517 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in Merced
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs Merced, CA
Compared to Memphis, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.5% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  201.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  25.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher

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