Cost of Living Calculator - Salt Lake City, Utah vs Merced, California


The cost of living in Merced, California is 13.3% cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $43,361 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Merced
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs Merced, CA
Compared to Salt Lake City, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% higher
  Commute
  8.2% higher
  Health
  19.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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