Merced, California vs. North Bend, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Bend, Oregon is 15.6% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $42,202 in North Bend, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Bend, Oregon is cheaper than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in North Bend
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs. North Bend, OR
Compared to Merced, North Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.3% lower
  Commute
  30.1% lower
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher