Merced, California vs. Pueblo, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pueblo, Colorado is 16.3% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $71,181 in Pueblo, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pueblo, Colorado is cheaper than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Pueblo
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs. Pueblo, CO
Compared to Merced, Pueblo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  28.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower