Cost of Living Calculator - Post Falls, Idaho vs Merced, California


The cost of living in Merced, California is 2.8% cheaper than Post Falls, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $48,577 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Post Falls, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Post Falls, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Merced
than in Post Falls, Idaho
Post Falls, ID vs Merced, CA
Compared to Post Falls, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.1% higher
  Commute
  19.5% higher
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower

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