Chicago, Illinois vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 1.5% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $147,765 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
27% cheaper in Merced
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Chicago, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  18.9% higher
  Commute
  27.0% lower
  Health
  37.8% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  10.0% lower
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