Hilo, Hawaii vs. Merritt Island, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merritt Island, Florida is 17.6% cheaper than Hilo, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $41,183 in Merritt Island, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Hilo, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merritt Island, Florida is cheaper than Hilo, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Merritt Island
than in Hilo, Hawaii
Hilo, HI vs. Merritt Island, FL
Compared to Hilo, Merritt Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% lower
      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
  32.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.7% lower
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% lower