Merritt Island, Florida vs. Salisbury, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salisbury, Maryland is 20.3% cheaper than Merritt Island, Florida.

You would need a salary of $39,826 in Salisbury, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Merritt Island, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salisbury, Maryland is cheaper than Merritt Island, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Salisbury
than in Merritt Island, Florida
Merritt Island, FL vs. Salisbury, MD
Compared to Merritt Island, Salisbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  8.1% lower
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher