Yonkers, New York vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 28.1% cheaper than Yonkers, New York.

You would need a salary of $35,938 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Yonkers, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Yonkers, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Merced
than in Yonkers, New York
Yonkers, NY vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Yonkers, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.7% lower
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% lower

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