Cost of Living Calculator - Parker, Colorado vs Merced, California


The cost of living in Merced, California is 25.6% cheaper than Parker, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $37,201 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Parker, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Parker, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Merced
than in Parker, Colorado
Parker, CO vs Merced, CA
Compared to Parker, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  46.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower

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