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


The cost of living in Lewiston, Idaho is 11.2% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $66,564 in Lewiston, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewiston, Idaho is cheaper than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Lewiston
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Lewiston, ID
Compared to Merced, Lewiston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% lower
  Commute
  22.7% lower
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower

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