Cost of Living Calculator - Merced, California vs El Centro, California


The cost of living in El Centro, California is 6.7% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $69,967 in El Centro, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Centro, California is cheaper than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in El Centro
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs El_Centro, CA
Compared to Merced, El_Centro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower

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