Cost of Living Calculator - Merced, California vs Palm Springs, California


The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 26.5% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $63,233 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Merced, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  28.7% higher
  Health
  28.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher

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