Cost of Living Calculator - Merced, California vs Arlington, Virginia


The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 52.7% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $76,371 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Arlington
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Arlington, VA
Compared to Merced, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.7% 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
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  163.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  21.2% higher
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% higher

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