What is a pro or con of living in Merced, Californiacompared to Salt Lake City, Utah?

Median Home Cost is 25% cheaper in Merced.

What salary do I need to live in Merced, California copmared to Salt Lake City, Utah?

A salary of $72,800 in Salt Lake City, Utah could decrease to $63,133 in Merced, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SALT LAKE CITY vs. MERCED
Cost of Living Comparison

Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $63,133 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

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Renter

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Food

3.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

34.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.2% higher

Commute

8.2% higher

Health

19.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Salt Lake City, UT vs. Merced, CA

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