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Cost of Living Calculator - Merced, California vs San Francisco, California

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 130.6% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $138,425 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
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• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
231% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to Merced, San Francisco is:
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  130.6% higher
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  17.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  432.3% higher
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  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  56.5% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
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  Personal
  24.7% higher
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