Cost of Living Calculator - Merced, California vs Tempe, Arizona


The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 6.4% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $103,262 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Tempe
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Tempe, AZ
Compared to Merced, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  6.9% higher
  Health
  23.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher

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