Sequim, Washington vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 4.2% cheaper than Sequim, Washington.

You would need a salary of $47,917 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sequim, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Sequim, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Merced
than in Sequim, Washington
Sequim, WA vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Sequim, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  64.9% higher
  Commute
  21.8% higher
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower

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