Lac du Flambeau, WI vs Merrillan, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Lac du Flambeau is 19.7% cheaper than Merrillan. With a cost index of 57 vs 71, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Lac du Flambeau to Merrillan should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Lac du Flambeau is $546/month compared to $892/month in Merrillan — a 39% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lac du Flambeau is more affordable at $87,500 median vs $129,300.

Median household income in Lac du Flambeau is $34,844 compared to $53,875 in Merrillan (-35.3%). While Merrillan is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lac du Flambeau spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, less than the 19.9% in Merrillan.