What is a pro or con of living in Rancho San Diego, Californiacompared to Merritt Island, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 73% more expensive in Rancho San Diego.

What salary do I need to live in Rancho San Diego, California copmared to Merritt Island, Florida?

A salary of $31,200 in Merritt Island, Florida should increase to $45,070 in Rancho San Diego, California (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. RANCHO SAN DIEGO
Cost of Living Comparison

Merritt Island, Florida vs. Rancho San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho San Diego, California is 44.5% more expensive than Merritt Island, Florida.

You would need a salary of $45,070 in Rancho San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Merritt Island, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rancho San Diego, California is more expensive than Merritt Island, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Rancho San Diego
than in Merritt Island, Florida

Merritt Island, FL vs. Rancho San Diego, CA

Compared to Merritt Island, Rancho San Diego is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

44.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

96.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.4% higher

Commute

45.3% higher

Health

10.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.8% higher

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Merritt Island, Florida vs. Rancho San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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