What is a pro or con of living in Tacoma, Washingtoncompared to Merritt Island, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 4% more expensive in Tacoma.

What salary do I need to live in Tacoma, Washington copmared to Merritt Island, Florida?

A salary of $120,000 in Merritt Island, Florida should increase to $136,548 in Tacoma, Washington (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. TACOMA
Cost of Living Comparison

Merritt Island, Florida vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 13.8% more expensive than Merritt Island, Florida.

You would need a salary of $136,548 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Merritt Island, Florida.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Merritt Island, Florida

Merritt Island, FL vs. Tacoma, WA

Compared to Merritt Island, Tacoma is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

10.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

30.5% lower

Commute

38.1% higher

Health

11.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

16.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Merritt Island, Florida vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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