Cost of Living in Merced County, CA

Modeled annual cost: $52,845.

Median family income: $73,010.

Affordability Snapshot

CA County Median

$58,396

State Rank

46thMost expensive counties in CA out of 58See California county rankings

Median Income

$73,010

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Merced County, CA.

$13,837 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$52,845

Per year

  • Transport:$13,837
  • Housing:$12,852
  • Taxes:$9,848
  • Healthcare:$6,888
  • Other Costs:$5,276
  • Food:$4,142
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

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1Imperial County, CA
$47,311
2Kern County, CA
$49,670
3Glenn County, CA
$50,489
4Del Norte County, CA
$50,714
5Modoc County, CA
$50,936

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