Cost of Living Calculator - Merced, California vs Ayr, North Dakota


The cost of living in Ayr, North Dakota is 17.2% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $41,399 in Ayr, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ayr, North Dakota is cheaper than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Ayr
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Ayr, ND
Compared to Merced, Ayr 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)
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  22.1% lower
  Health
  21.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher

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