Cost of Living Calculator - Merlin, Oregon vs Sparta, Missouri


The cost of living in Sparta, Missouri is 18.6% cheaper than Merlin, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $61,036 in Sparta, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Merlin, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sparta, Missouri is cheaper than Merlin, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Sparta
than in Merlin, Oregon
Merlin, OR vs Sparta, MO
Compared to Merlin, Sparta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.6% higher
  Commute
  35.3% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher

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