Merced, California vs. Oakley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakley, California is 51.0% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $90,624 in Oakley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakley, California is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Oakley
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs. Oakley, CA
Compared to Merced, Oakley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.0% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  39.4% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher

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