Merced, California vs. Bothell, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bothell, Washington is 57.7% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $56,756 in Bothell, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bothell, Washington is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
145% more expensive in Bothell
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs. Bothell, WA
Compared to Merced, Bothell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.7% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.2% lower
  Commute
  39.4% higher
  Health
  27.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.3% higher