Merced, California vs. Glenwood, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Glenwood, Illinois is 11.1% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $97,836 in Glenwood, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Glenwood, Illinois is cheaper than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Glenwood
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs. Glenwood, IL
Compared to Merced, Glenwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  29.4% higher
  Health
  27.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher