Elroy, WI vs Mercer, WI

Mercer is moderately more affordable than Elroy, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Elroy scores 69 compared to 66 for Mercer, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Elroy can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Elroy is $918/month compared to $525/month in Mercer — a 75% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mercer has cheaper rent, Elroy actually has lower median home values ($120,500 vs $209,100).

Median household income in Elroy is $58,750 compared to $51,528 in Mercer (+14%). While Elroy is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Elroy spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, more than the 12.2% in Mercer.