Merced, California vs. Cheyenne, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cheyenne, Wyoming is 5.9% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $47,070 in Cheyenne, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cheyenne, Wyoming is cheaper than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Cheyenne
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs. Cheyenne, WY
Compared to Merced, Cheyenne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower