Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Ohio vs Merced, California


The cost of living in Merced, California is 39.4% more expensive than Springfield, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $69,697 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is more expensive than Springfield, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Merced
than in Springfield, Ohio
Springfield, OH vs Merced, CA
Compared to Springfield, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  290.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  38.1% higher
  Health
  28.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower

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