West Jordan, Utah vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 10.2% cheaper than West Jordan, Utah.

You would need a salary of $44,907 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Jordan, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than West Jordan, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Merced
than in West Jordan, Utah
West Jordan, UT vs. Merced, CA
Compared to West Jordan, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  19.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower