Merrill, Wisconsin vs. Appleton, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Appleton, Wisconsin is 11.8% more expensive than Merrill, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $39,137 in Appleton, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrill, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Appleton, Wisconsin is more expensive than Merrill, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Appleton
than in Merrill, Wisconsin
Merrill, WI vs. Appleton, WI
Compared to Merrill, Appleton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% higher
      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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher