Cost of Living Calculator - Merced, California vs Lima, Ohio


The cost of living in Lima, Ohio is 31.3% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $34,357 in Lima, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lima, Ohio is cheaper than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Lima
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Lima, OH
Compared to Merced, Lima is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  29.6% lower
  Health
  26.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher

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