Cost of Living Calculator - Merced, California vs Paradise Valley, Arizona


The cost of living in Paradise Valley, Arizona is 211.2% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $155,624 in Paradise Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paradise Valley, Arizona is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
707% more expensive in Paradise Valley
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Paradise Valley, AZ
Compared to Merced, Paradise Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  211.2% 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
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  617.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  23.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher

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