Cost of Living Calculator - Merced, California vs Slidell, Louisiana


The cost of living in Slidell, Louisiana is 14.2% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $171,645 in Slidell, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Slidell, Louisiana is cheaper than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Slidell
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Slidell, LA
Compared to Merced, Slidell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% lower
  Commute
  2.3% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher

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