Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Merritt Island, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merritt Island, Florida is 30.9% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $98,201 in Merritt Island, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merritt Island, Florida is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Merritt Island
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Merritt Island, FL
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Merritt Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  25.6% higher
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher