Cost of Living Calculator - Merced, California vs Pine Bluff, Arkansas


The cost of living in Pine Bluff, Arkansas is 35.5% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $48,347 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pine Bluff, Arkansas is cheaper than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Pine Bluff
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Pine Bluff, AR
Compared to Merced, Pine Bluff is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  26.3% lower
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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