Westlake, Ohio vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 5.4% more expensive than Westlake, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $52,689 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Westlake, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is more expensive than Westlake, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Merced
than in Westlake, Ohio
Westlake, OH vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Westlake, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% higher
  Commute
  14.5% higher
  Health
  46.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower