Merrimac, WI vs Wind Point, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Merrimac is 28.1% cheaper than Wind Point. With a cost index of 88 vs 122, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Merrimac to Wind Point should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Merrimac is $1,050/month compared to $2,136/month in Wind Point — a 51% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Merrimac is more affordable at $274,200 median vs $295,000.

Median household income in Merrimac is $102,344 compared to $134,375 in Wind Point (-23.8%). The higher salaries in Wind Point partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Merrimac spend roughly 12.3% of their income on rent, less than the 19.1% in Wind Point.