Cost of Living Calculator - Merced, California vs Salida, Colorado


The cost of living in Salida, Colorado is 5.0% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $52,523 in Salida, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salida, Colorado is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Salida
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Salida, CO
Compared to Merced, Salida is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  27.1% lower
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher

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