Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Merritt Island, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merritt Island, Florida is 15.7% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $57,868 in Merritt Island, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merritt Island, Florida is more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Merritt Island
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Merritt Island, FL
Compared to Knoxville, Merritt Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher