Cost of Living Calculator - Payson, Utah vs Merced, California


The cost of living in Merced, California is 3.6% cheaper than Payson, Utah.

You would need a salary of $48,222 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Payson, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Payson, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Merced
than in Payson, Utah
Payson, UT vs Merced, CA
Compared to Payson, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  19.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower

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