Cost of Living Calculator - Merced, California vs Jackson, Wyoming


The cost of living in Jackson, Wyoming is 61.2% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $109,591 in Jackson, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Wyoming is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
294% more expensive in Jackson
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Jackson, WY
Compared to Merced, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.2% 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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  210.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  27.3% lower
  Health
  19.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher

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