Merrill, Wisconsin vs. Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hattiesburg, Mississippi is 4.0% more expensive than Merrill, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $51,992 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrill, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hattiesburg, Mississippi is more expensive than Merrill, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Hattiesburg
than in Merrill, Wisconsin
Merrill, WI vs. Hattiesburg, MS
Compared to Merrill, Hattiesburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower