Cost of Living Calculator - Merced, California vs Valley City, North Dakota


The cost of living in Valley City, North Dakota is 25.2% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $37,382 in Valley City, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valley City, North Dakota is cheaper than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Valley City
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Valley City, ND
Compared to Merced, Valley City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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)
  46.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% lower
  Commute
  36.8% lower
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher

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