Merrill, Wisconsin vs. Webster, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Webster, South Dakota is 1.6% cheaper than Merrill, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $49,203 in Webster, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrill, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Webster, South Dakota is cheaper than Merrill, Wisconsin
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
49% cheaper in Webster
than in Merrill, Wisconsin
Merrill, WI vs. Webster, SD
Compared to Merrill, Webster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  23.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher