Cost of Living Calculator - Merced, California vs Orinda, California


The cost of living in Orinda, California is 236.8% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $252,576 in Orinda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orinda, California is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
428% more expensive in Orinda
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Orinda, CA
Compared to Merced, Orinda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  236.8% 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
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  519.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% lower
  Commute
  28.0% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher

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