Kent, Washington vs. Merritt Island, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merritt Island, Florida is 24.4% cheaper than Kent, Washington.

You would need a salary of $56,687 in Merritt Island, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merritt Island, Florida is cheaper than Kent, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Merritt Island
than in Kent, Washington
Kent, WA vs. Merritt Island, FL
Compared to Kent, Merritt Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.8% higher
  Commute
  40.4% lower
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% lower