Merrill, Wisconsin vs. Boone, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boone, North Carolina is 28.8% more expensive than Merrill, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $57,968 in Boone, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrill, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boone, North Carolina is more expensive than Merrill, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
175% more expensive in Boone
than in Merrill, Wisconsin
Merrill, WI vs. Boone, NC
Compared to Merrill, Boone is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  23.6% lower
  Health
  28.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower