Cost of Living Calculator - Merced, California vs Washington, Indiana


The cost of living in Washington, Indiana is 37.1% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $47,141 in Washington, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, Indiana is cheaper than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Washington
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Washington, IN
Compared to Merced, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.1% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  31.8% lower
  Health
  26.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower

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