Cost of Living Calculator - Merced, California vs Queen Creek, Arizona


The cost of living in Queen Creek, Arizona is 23.2% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $92,368 in Queen Creek, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queen Creek, Arizona is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Queen Creek
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Queen Creek, AZ
Compared to Merced, Queen Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  25.9% higher
  Health
  23.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher

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