Cost of Living Calculator - Wichita Falls, Texas vs Merced, California


The cost of living in Merced, California is 39.8% more expensive than Wichita Falls, Texas.

You would need a salary of $69,881 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is more expensive than Wichita Falls, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
159% more expensive in Merced
than in Wichita Falls, Texas
Wichita Falls, TX vs Merced, CA
Compared to Wichita Falls, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.8% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  53.6% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher

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