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


The cost of living in Merced, California is 13.1% cheaper than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $43,436 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Merced
than in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL vs Merced, CA
Compared to Naperville, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  28.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower

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