Merrill, WI vs Superior, WI

Merrill is moderately more affordable than Superior, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Merrill scores 65 compared to 71 for Superior, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Superior 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 $881/month in Superior — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Merrill is more affordable at $113,200 median vs $168,500.

Median household income in Merrill is $49,947 compared to $63,415 in Superior (-21.2%). While Superior 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 16.7% in Superior.