Merrill, Wisconsin vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 71.8% more expensive than Merrill, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $137,477 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrill, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Merrill, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
279% more expensive in Austin
than in Merrill, Wisconsin
Merrill, WI vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Merrill, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.8% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  229.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  47.9% higher
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher