Hartland, WI vs Merton, WI

Hartland is moderately more affordable than Merton, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Hartland scores 96 compared to 113 for Merton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Merton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hartland is $1,104/month compared to $1,148/month in Merton — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hartland is more affordable at $358,000 median vs $539,900.

Median household income in Hartland is $87,297 compared to $168,661 in Merton (-48.2%). While Merton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hartland spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, more than the 8.2% in Merton.