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


The cost of living in Yuma, Arizona is 13.5% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $47,740 in Yuma, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yuma, Arizona is cheaper than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Yuma
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Yuma, AZ
Compared to Merced, Yuma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  22.5% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher

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