Merced, California vs. Little Rock, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Little Rock, Arkansas is 23.5% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $91,758 in Little Rock, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Little Rock, Arkansas is cheaper than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Little Rock
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs. Little Rock, AR
Compared to Merced, Little Rock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  17.8% lower
  Health
  24.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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