Cost of Living Calculator - Merced, California vs Rancho San Diego, California


The cost of living in Rancho San Diego, California is 41.6% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $106,191 in Rancho San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho San Diego, California is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Rancho San Diego
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Rancho San Diego, CA
Compared to Merced, Rancho San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  24.1% higher
  Health
  26.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher

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