Cost of Living Calculator - Merced, California vs Acton, California


The cost of living in Acton, California is 59.1% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $79,537 in Acton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Acton, California is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Acton
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Acton, CA
Compared to Merced, Acton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.1% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  87.0% higher
  Health
  28.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher

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