What is a pro or con of living in Highlands Ranch, Coloradocompared to Merritt Island, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 63% more expensive in Highlands Ranch.

What salary do I need to live in Highlands Ranch, Colorado copmared to Merritt Island, Florida?

A salary of $100,000 in Merritt Island, Florida should increase to $137,994 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MERRITT ISLAND vs. HIGHLANDS RANCH
Cost of Living Comparison

Merritt Island, Florida vs. Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highlands Ranch, Colorado is 38.0% more expensive than Merritt Island, Florida.

You would need a salary of $137,994 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Merritt Island, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Highlands Ranch, Colorado is more expensive than Merritt Island, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Highlands Ranch
than in Merritt Island, Florida

Merritt Island, FL vs. Highlands Ranch, CO

Compared to Merritt Island, Highlands Ranch is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

38.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

72.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.4% lower

Commute

33.0% higher

Health

16.8% lower

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Personal

14.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Merritt Island, Florida vs. Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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Merritt Island, FL vs. Highlands Ranch, CO

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