Brillion, WI vs Merrill, WI

Merrill is moderately more affordable than Brillion, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Brillion scores 74 compared to 65 for Merrill, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brillion can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brillion is $830/month compared to $784/month in Merrill — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Merrill is more affordable at $113,200 median vs $195,000.

Median household income in Brillion is $67,122 compared to $49,947 in Merrill (+34.4%). While Brillion is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brillion spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, less than the 18.8% in Merrill.