Cost of Living Calculator - Murrieta, California vs Merced, California


The cost of living in Merced, California is 21.0% cheaper than Murrieta, California.

You would need a salary of $39,478 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Murrieta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Murrieta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Merced
than in Murrieta, California
Murrieta, CA vs Merced, CA
Compared to Murrieta, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  38.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower

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