Merrill, Wisconsin vs. Wausau, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wausau, Wisconsin is 7.0% more expensive than Merrill, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $43,886 in Wausau, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrill, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wausau, Wisconsin is more expensive than Merrill, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Wausau
than in Merrill, Wisconsin
Merrill, WI vs. Wausau, WI
Compared to Merrill, Wausau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher