Merced, California vs. Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manitowoc, Wisconsin is 30.4% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $34,783 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manitowoc, Wisconsin is cheaper than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Manitowoc
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs. Manitowoc, WI
Compared to Merced, Manitowoc is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% lower
  Commute
  35.7% lower
  Health
  24.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher