Marathon, Wisconsin vs. Merrill, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merrill, Wisconsin is 15.0% cheaper than Marathon, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $42,494 in Merrill, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Marathon, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merrill, Wisconsin is cheaper than Marathon, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Merrill
than in Marathon, Wisconsin
Marathon, WI vs. Merrill, WI
Compared to Marathon, Merrill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower