Cost of Living Calculator - Merced, California vs Point Arena, California


The cost of living in Point Arena, California is 24.8% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $62,382 in Point Arena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Point Arena, California is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Point Arena
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Point Arena, CA
Compared to Merced, Point Arena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  121.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher

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