Cost of Living Calculator - Merced, California vs Athens, Alabama


The cost of living in Athens, Alabama is 18.5% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $40,737 in Athens, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Alabama is cheaper than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Athens
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Athens, AL
Compared to Merced, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  25.4% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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