Merced, California vs. Sonora, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonora, California is 3.5% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $51,749 in Sonora, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonora, California is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Sonora
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs. Sonora, CA
Compared to Merced, Sonora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher