Merrimac, VA vs St. Paul, VA

St. Paul is moderately more affordable than Merrimac, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Merrimac scores 71 compared to 64 for St. Paul, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Merrimac can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Merrimac is $1,099/month compared to $468/month in St. Paul — a 135% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Paul has cheaper rent, Merrimac actually has lower median home values ($73,400 vs $178,800).

Median household income in Merrimac is $55,202 compared to $29,554 in St. Paul (+86.8%). While Merrimac is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Merrimac spend roughly 23.9% of their income on rent, more than the 19% in St. Paul.