Merrill, Wisconsin vs. Wausau, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wausau, Florida is 2.7% more expensive than Merrill, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $76,992 in Wausau, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrill, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Florida is more expensive than Merrill, Wisconsin
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
22% more expensive in Wausau
than in Merrill, Wisconsin
Merrill, WI vs. Wausau, FL
Compared to Merrill, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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)
  20.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  22.3% higher
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower