Merrifield, Virginia vs. Claremont, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Claremont, California is 13.5% more expensive than Merrifield, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $96,469 in Claremont, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrifield, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Claremont, California is more expensive than Merrifield, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Claremont
than in Merrifield, Virginia
Merrifield, VA vs. Claremont, CA
Compared to Merrifield, Claremont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  15.8% higher
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower