De Pere, WI vs Merrill, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Merrill is 27.8% cheaper than De Pere. With a cost index of 65 vs 83, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Merrill to De Pere should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in De Pere is $981/month compared to $784/month in Merrill — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Merrill is more affordable at $113,200 median vs $253,900.

Median household income in De Pere is $80,550 compared to $49,947 in Merrill (+61.3%). While De Pere is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of De Pere spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, less than the 18.8% in Merrill.