North Las Vegas, Nevada vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 3.9% cheaper than North Las Vegas, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $38,438 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than North Las Vegas, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Merced
than in North Las Vegas, Nevada
North Las Vegas, NV vs. Merced, CA
Compared to North Las Vegas, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  21.6% lower
  Health
  30.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower