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MERCED vs. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Merced, California vs. Los Angeles, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is
66.5%
more expensive
than Merced, California.
You would need a salary of
$96,594
in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is
more expensive
than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Merced, Los Angeles is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
66.5% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
4.6% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
166.3% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
15.0% lower
Commute
63.5% higher
Health
25.8% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
8.2% higher
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