Merced, California vs. Castle Rock, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Castle Rock, Colorado is 30.2% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $123,733 in Castle Rock, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Castle Rock, Colorado is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Castle Rock
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs. Castle Rock, CO
Compared to Merced, Castle Rock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  17.6% higher
  Health
  31.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% higher