Cost of Living Calculator - Merced, California vs College Park, Maryland


The cost of living in College Park, Maryland is 14.5% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $85,846 in College Park, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Park, Maryland is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in College Park
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs College Park, MD
Compared to Merced, College Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  30.5% higher
  Health
  28.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% higher

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