Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Merritt Island, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merritt Island, Florida is 13.3% more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $85,000 in Merritt Island, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merritt Island, Florida is more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Merritt Island
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Merritt Island, FL
Compared to Lincoln, Merritt Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  25.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher