Cost of Living Calculator - Merced, California vs Macon, Georgia


The cost of living in Macon, Georgia is 27.6% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $54,310 in Macon, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Macon, Georgia is cheaper than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Macon
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Macon, GA
Compared to Merced, Macon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower

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