Cost of Living Calculator - Merced, California vs Monticello, Illinois


The cost of living in Monticello, Illinois is 19.6% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $80,435 in Monticello, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monticello, Illinois is cheaper than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Monticello
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Monticello, IL
Compared to Merced, Monticello is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  23.8% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher

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