Cost of Living Calculator - Richmond, Virginia vs Merced, California


The cost of living in Merced, California is 10.1% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $73,773 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Merced
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs Merced, CA
Compared to Richmond, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% higher
      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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  21.1% higher
  Health
  22.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower

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