Franklin, Wisconsin vs. Merriam, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merriam, Kansas is 9.4% cheaper than Franklin, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $120,547 in Merriam, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Franklin, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merriam, Kansas is cheaper than Franklin, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Merriam
than in Franklin, Wisconsin
Franklin, WI vs. Merriam, KS
Compared to Franklin, Merriam is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% lower
      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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher