Merrill, Oregon vs. Lake City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake City, California is 5.9% more expensive than Merrill, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $52,941 in Lake City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrill, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake City, California is more expensive than Merrill, Oregon
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
30% more expensive in Lake City
than in Merrill, Oregon
Merrill, OR vs. Lake City, CA
Compared to Merrill, Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  20.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher