Rent & cost of living comparison
Merced, CA is 6% cheaper to rent than Turlock, CA, with median rents of $1,964 vs $2,083. Household income is higher in Turlock, CA ($82,995 vs $63,122). Merced, CA is more renter-heavy at 54.1% renters.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, Zillow ZORI, HUD Fair Market Rents
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