Merrill, Wisconsin vs. Hayward, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hayward, Wisconsin is 22.2% more expensive than Merrill, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $50,555 in Hayward, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrill, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayward, Wisconsin is more expensive than Merrill, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Hayward
than in Merrill, Wisconsin
Merrill, WI vs. Hayward, WI
Compared to Merrill, Hayward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower