Cost of Living Calculator - Merced, California vs Manhattan, New York


The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 109.3% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $87,892 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
213% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Manhattan, NY
Compared to Merced, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  109.3% higher
      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
  21.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  364.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.3% higher
  Commute
  59.2% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  54.7% higher

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