Cost of Living Calculator - Merced, California vs Garden Grove, California


The cost of living in Garden Grove, California is 45.6% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $72,789 in Garden Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Garden Grove, California is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Garden Grove
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Garden_Grove, CA
Compared to Merced, Garden_Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  16.0% higher
  Health
  23.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher

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