Cost of Living Calculator - Merced, California vs Ellensburg, Washington


The cost of living in Ellensburg, Washington is 2.7% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $48,630 in Ellensburg, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellensburg, Washington is cheaper than Merced, California
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
28% cheaper in Ellensburg
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Ellensburg, WA
Compared to Merced, Ellensburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% lower
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  28.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher

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