Spokane, Washington vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 7.3% more expensive than Spokane, Washington.

You would need a salary of $104,083 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is more expensive than Spokane, Washington
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
43% more expensive in Merced
than in Spokane, Washington
Spokane, WA vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Spokane, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.0% higher
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  43.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower