Cost of Living Calculator - Modesto, California vs Merrill, Oregon


The cost of living in Merrill, Oregon is 29.0% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $35,509 in Merrill, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merrill, Oregon is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Merrill
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs Merrill, OR
Compared to Modesto, Merrill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% lower
  Commute
  35.7% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower

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