Merrill, Wisconsin vs. La Crosse, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Crosse, Wisconsin is 12.1% more expensive than Merrill, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $39,230 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrill, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Crosse, Wisconsin is more expensive than Merrill, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in La Crosse
than in Merrill, Wisconsin
Merrill, WI vs. La Crosse, WI
Compared to Merrill, La Crosse is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower