Cost of Living Calculator - Merced, California vs Athens-Clarke County, Georgia


The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 16.7% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $24,981 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is cheaper than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Athens-Clarke County
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Athens Clarke County, GA
Compared to Merced, Athens Clarke County is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  21.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower

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