What is a pro or con of living in Eau Claire, Wisconsincompared to Merrill, Wisconsin?

Median Home Cost is 79% more expensive in Eau Claire.

What salary do I need to live in Eau Claire, Wisconsin copmared to Merrill, Wisconsin?

A salary of $30,000 in Merrill, Wisconsin should increase to $35,458 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MERRILL vs. EAU CLAIRE
Cost of Living Comparison

Merrill, Wisconsin vs. Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is 18.2% more expensive than Merrill, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $35,458 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrill, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Eau Claire, Wisconsin is more expensive than Merrill, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Eau Claire
than in Merrill, Wisconsin

Merrill, WI vs. Eau Claire, WI

Compared to Merrill, Eau Claire is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

49.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.3% higher

Commute

1.9% higher

Health

28.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Merrill, Wisconsin vs. Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

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Merrill, WI vs. Eau Claire, WI

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