Cost of Living Calculator - Merced, California vs Kootenai, Idaho


The cost of living in Kootenai, Idaho is 6.8% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $46,597 in Kootenai, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kootenai, Idaho is cheaper than Merced, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
31% cheaper in Kootenai
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Kootenai, ID
Compared to Merced, Kootenai is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% lower
  Commute
  19.0% lower
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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