San Antonio, Texas vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 17.8% more expensive than San Antonio, Texas.

You would need a salary of $58,909 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Antonio, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is more expensive than San Antonio, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Merced
than in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX vs. Merced, CA
Compared to San Antonio, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  26.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher