Cost of Living Calculator - Merced, California vs Union City, California


The cost of living in Union City, California is 88.5% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $94,236 in Union City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Union City, California is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
189% more expensive in Union City
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Union_City, CA
Compared to Merced, Union_City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.5% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  251.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  24.6% higher
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher

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