Merrill, WI vs New Holstein, WI

Merrill is moderately more affordable than New Holstein, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Merrill scores 65 compared to 69 for New Holstein, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Holstein can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Merrill is $784/month compared to $736/month in New Holstein — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while New Holstein has cheaper rent, Merrill actually has lower median home values ($113,200 vs $165,900).

Median household income in Merrill is $49,947 compared to $61,086 in New Holstein (-18.2%). While New Holstein is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Merrill spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, more than the 14.5% in New Holstein.