Merced, California vs. Denton, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denton, Texas is 8.0% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $74,492 in Denton, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denton, Texas is cheaper than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Denton
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs. Denton, TX
Compared to Merced, Denton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower