Wausau, Wisconsin vs. Merrill, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merrill, Wisconsin is 6.6% cheaper than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $46,712 in Merrill, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merrill, Wisconsin is cheaper than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Merrill
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs. Merrill, WI
Compared to Wausau, Merrill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower