Sonoma, California vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 37.7% cheaper than Sonoma, California.

You would need a salary of $31,154 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonoma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Sonoma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Merced
than in Sonoma, California
Sonoma, CA vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Sonoma, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.7% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower

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