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


The cost of living in Compton, California is 28.9% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $64,464 in Compton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Compton, California is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Compton
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Compton, CA
Compared to Merced, Compton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  59.1% higher
  Health
  25.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher

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