Cost of living in Merced — 2026
Merced has 89,766 residents and lies in Californie. Median rent there comes to roughly €1,105 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 297,205 €. Median income is 51,233 €/year, meaning reference rent absorbs about 26% of monthly income.
Cost of living in Merced
Rent
- Median rent
- 1,105 €/month
Buy
- Median home value
- 297,205 €
Income
- Median household income
- 51,233 €/year
Local taxes
- Median property tax paid
- 2,088 €/year
Quality of life — Merced
Rent burdenShare of household income spent on rent — US Census ACS 5-year 2023
Poverty rateShare of the population below the poverty line — US Census ACS 5-year 2023
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