Redmond, Washington vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 45.3% cheaper than Redmond, Washington.

You would need a salary of $27,367 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Redmond, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Redmond, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Merced
than in Redmond, Washington
Redmond, WA vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Redmond, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.3% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  54.7% higher
  Commute
  21.0% lower
  Health
  37.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% lower

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