Lawrence, Kansas vs. Merritt Island, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merritt Island, Florida is 11.3% more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $80,112 in Merritt Island, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merritt Island, Florida is more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Merritt Island
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. Merritt Island, FL
Compared to Lawrence, Merritt Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower