Katy, Texas vs. Merritt Island, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merritt Island, Florida is 2.1% cheaper than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $73,442 in Merritt Island, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merritt Island, Florida is cheaper than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Merritt Island
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. Merritt Island, FL
Compared to Katy, Merritt Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  29.2% lower
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher