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MERCED vs. PLAINFIELD
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Cost of Living Calculator - Merced, California vs Plainfield, Illinois
The cost of living in Plainfield, Illinois is
7.3%
cheaper
than Merced, California.
You would need a salary of
$92,722
in Plainfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, Illinois is
cheaper
than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Plainfield
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Plainfield, IL
Compared to Merced, Plainfield is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
7.3% lower
Child Care
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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
0.4% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
2.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
11.3% lower
Commute
1.5% higher
Health
20.9% lower
Taxes
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Personal
4.3% lower
Cost of Food
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