Rice Lake, Wisconsin vs. Merrill, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merrill, Wisconsin is 10.1% cheaper than Rice Lake, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $44,928 in Merrill, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merrill, Wisconsin is cheaper than Rice Lake, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Merrill
than in Rice Lake, Wisconsin
Rice Lake, WI vs. Merrill, WI
Compared to Rice Lake, Merrill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  22.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher