Merrill, Wisconsin vs. Hancock, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $53,520 in Hancock, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrill, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hancock, Michigan is more expensive than Merrill, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Hancock
than in Merrill, Wisconsin
Merrill, WI vs. Hancock, MI
Compared to Merrill, Hancock 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% higher
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  24.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower