Eau Claire, Wisconsin vs. Merritt Island, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merritt Island, Florida is 16.5% more expensive than Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $72,240 in Merritt Island, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merritt Island, Florida is more expensive than Eau Claire, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Merritt Island
than in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Eau Claire, WI vs. Merritt Island, FL
Compared to Eau Claire, Merritt Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% higher
      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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  14.1% higher
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher