Merced, California vs. Mercedes, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mercedes, Texas is 31.4% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $34,310 in Mercedes, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mercedes, Texas is cheaper than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Mercedes
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs. Mercedes, TX
Compared to Merced, Mercedes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% lower
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower