What is a pro or con of living in Merced, Californiacompared to Springfield, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 179% more expensive in Merced.

What salary do I need to live in Merced, California copmared to Springfield, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Springfield, Illinois should increase to $70,159 in Merced, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SPRINGFIELD vs. MERCED
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Illinois vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 40.3% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $70,159 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Merced, California is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
179% more expensive in Merced
than in Springfield, Illinois

Springfield, IL vs. Merced, CA

Compared to Springfield, Merced is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

40.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

145.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.7% higher

Commute

44.4% higher

Health

8.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Illinois vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Springfield, IL vs. Merced, CA

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