What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $77,505 in El Sobrante (Contra Costa County), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in El Sobrante (Contra Costa County), California is 55.0% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $77,505 in El Sobrante (Contra Costa County), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, El Sobrante (Contra Costa County), California is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in El Sobrante (Contra Costa County)
than in Merced, California

Merced, CA vs El_Sobrante_(Contra_Costa_County), CA

Compared to Merced, El_Sobrante_(Contra_Costa_County) is:

Homeowner

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55.0% higher

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Food

10.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

112.9% higher

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Utilities

18.7% lower

Commute

32.7% higher

Health

0.2% lower

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Personal

15.2% higher

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Cost of Living Calculator - Merced, California vs El Sobrante (Contra Costa County), California

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