Hortonville, WI vs Merrill, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Merrill is 17.3% cheaper than Hortonville. With a cost index of 65 vs 76, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Merrill to Hortonville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Hortonville is $798/month compared to $784/month in Merrill — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Merrill is more affordable at $113,200 median vs $231,700.

Median household income in Hortonville is $90,446 compared to $49,947 in Merrill (+81.1%). While Hortonville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hortonville spend roughly 10.6% of their income on rent, less than the 18.8% in Merrill.