Cost of Living Calculator - Merced, California vs Stone Mountain, Georgia


The cost of living in Stone Mountain, Georgia is 6.2% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $49,096 in Stone Mountain, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stone Mountain, Georgia is cheaper than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Stone Mountain
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Stone Mountain, GA
Compared to Merced, Stone Mountain is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  36.4% higher
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher

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