Merced, California vs. Winchester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winchester, Massachusetts is 93.1% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $579,301 in Winchester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Winchester, Massachusetts is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
232% more expensive in Winchester
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs. Winchester, MA
Compared to Merced, Winchester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.1% 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
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  292.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  27.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.1% higher