Cost of Living Calculator - Merced, California vs Ash Fork, Arizona


The cost of living in Ash Fork, Arizona is 17.2% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $41,399 in Ash Fork, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ash Fork, Arizona is cheaper than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Ash Fork
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Ash Fork, AZ
Compared to Merced, Ash Fork is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  9.9% lower
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower

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