Cable, WI vs Merrimac, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Cable is 25.7% cheaper than Merrimac. With a cost index of 65 vs 88, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Cable to Merrimac should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cable is $750/month compared to $1,050/month in Merrimac — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cable is more affordable at $116,900 median vs $274,200.

Median household income in Cable is $38,333 compared to $102,344 in Merrimac (-62.5%). While Merrimac is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cable spend roughly 23.5% of their income on rent, more than the 12.3% in Merrimac.