What is a pro or con of living in Merritt Island, Floridacompared to Chattanooga, Tennessee?

Median Home Cost is 58% more expensive in Merritt Island.

What salary do I need to live in Merritt Island, Florida copmared to Chattanooga, Tennessee?

A salary of $116,000 in Chattanooga, Tennessee should increase to $139,066 in Merritt Island, Florida (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.

CHATTANOOGA vs. MERRITT ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Merritt Island, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merritt Island, Florida is 19.9% more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $139,066 in Merritt Island, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Merritt Island
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Chattanooga, TN vs. Merritt Island, FL

Compared to Chattanooga, Merritt Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

87.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.7% higher

Commute

6.8% higher

Health

0.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Merritt Island, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Chattanooga, TN vs. Merritt Island, FL

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