Merritt Island, Florida vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 13.4% cheaper than Merritt Island, Florida.

You would need a salary of $87,462 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Merritt Island, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than Merritt Island, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Columbia
than in Merritt Island, Florida
Merritt Island, FL vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Merritt Island, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  24.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower