Cost of Living Calculator - Merced, California vs Juneau, Alaska


The cost of living in Juneau, Alaska is 7.9% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $80,955 in Juneau, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Juneau, Alaska is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Juneau
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Juneau, AK
Compared to Merced, Juneau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  35.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.2% lower
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% higher

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