Seattle, Washington vs. Merrill, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merrill, Wisconsin is 55.1% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $224,374 in Merrill, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merrill, Wisconsin is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Merrill
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Merrill, WI
Compared to Seattle, Merrill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.1% 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
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.1% higher
  Commute
  46.0% lower
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower