Ferryville, WI vs Merrimac, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Ferryville is 22% cheaper than Merrimac. With a cost index of 69 vs 88, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Ferryville to Merrimac should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Ferryville is $625/month compared to $1,050/month in Merrimac — a 41% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ferryville is more affordable at $218,800 median vs $274,200.

Median household income in Ferryville is $79,500 compared to $102,344 in Merrimac (-22.3%). 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 Ferryville spend roughly 9.4% of their income on rent, less than the 12.3% in Merrimac.