Merced, California vs. Daly City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Daly City, California is 99.1% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $99,575 in Daly City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Daly City, California is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
198% more expensive in Daly City
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs. Daly City, CA
Compared to Merced, Daly City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  99.1% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  274.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% lower
  Commute
  50.0% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.8% higher