Tallahassee, Florida vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 16.8% more expensive than Tallahassee, Florida.

You would need a salary of $87,583 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tallahassee, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is more expensive than Tallahassee, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Merced
than in Tallahassee, Florida
Tallahassee, FL vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Tallahassee, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  15.0% higher
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower