Merced, California vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 59.4% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $111,550 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in New York
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Merced, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.4% 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
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  162.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.4% higher
  Commute
  79.1% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.5% higher