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


The cost of living in Kennewick, Washington is 7.1% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $46,456 in Kennewick, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kennewick, Washington is cheaper than Merced, California
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
28% cheaper in Kennewick
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Kennewick, WA
Compared to Merced, Kennewick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.8% lower
  Commute
  17.2% lower
  Health
  28.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower

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