Cost of Living Calculator - Morro Bay, California vs Merced, California


The cost of living in Merced, California is 31.7% cheaper than Morro Bay, California.

You would need a salary of $51,260 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Morro Bay, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Morro Bay, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Merced
than in Morro Bay, California
Morro Bay, CA vs Merced, CA
Compared to Morro Bay, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.0% higher
  Commute
  6.9% higher
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower

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