Doylestown, WI vs Merrimac, WI

Doylestown is moderately more affordable than Merrimac, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Doylestown scores 81 compared to 88 for Merrimac, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Merrimac can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Doylestown is $1,125/month compared to $1,050/month in Merrimac — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Merrimac has cheaper rent, Doylestown actually has lower median home values ($162,500 vs $274,200).

Median household income in Doylestown is $80,972 compared to $102,344 in Merrimac (-20.9%). 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 Doylestown spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, more than the 12.3% in Merrimac.