Cost of Living Calculator - Renton, Washington vs Merced, California


The cost of living in Merced, California is 26.8% cheaper than Renton, Washington.

You would need a salary of $36,589 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Renton, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Renton, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Merced
than in Renton, Washington
Renton, WA vs Merced, CA
Compared to Renton, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.2% higher
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  37.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% lower

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