Cost of Living Calculator - Salmon, Idaho vs Merced, California


The cost of living in Merced, California is 22.3% more expensive than Salmon, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $61,210 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salmon, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is more expensive than Salmon, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Merced
than in Salmon, Idaho
Salmon, ID vs Merced, CA
Compared to Salmon, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% higher
  Commute
  55.3% higher
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher

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