Yakima, Washington vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 13.9% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $56,943 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Merced
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Yakima, Merced is:
  Homeowner
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  13.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  33.5% higher
  Commute
  19.5% higher
  Health
  39.6% higher
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  Personal
  0.1% lower
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