Cost of Living Calculator - Wenatchee, Washington vs Merced, California


The cost of living in Merced, California is 3.4% more expensive than Wenatchee, Washington.

You would need a salary of $77,566 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wenatchee, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is more expensive than Wenatchee, Washington
• Utilities are the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
64% more expensive in Merced
than in Wenatchee, Washington
Wenatchee, WA vs Merced, CA
Compared to Wenatchee, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  64.1% higher
  Commute
  25.9% higher
  Health
  29.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower

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