Merritt Island, Florida vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 11.6% cheaper than Merritt Island, Florida.

You would need a salary of $44,214 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Merritt Island, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Merritt Island, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Merritt Island, Florida
Merritt Island, FL vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Merritt Island, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  28.9% higher
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower