Merced, California vs. Fort Bragg, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Bragg, California is 13.2% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $169,849 in Fort Bragg, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Bragg, California is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Fort Bragg
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs. Fort Bragg, CA
Compared to Merced, Fort Bragg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% lower
  Commute
  15.9% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher