Hawthorn Woods, Illinois vs. Merritt Island, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merritt Island, Florida is 18.3% cheaper than Hawthorn Woods, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $65,374 in Merritt Island, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merritt Island, Florida is cheaper than Hawthorn Woods, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Merritt Island
than in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois
Hawthorn Woods, IL vs. Merritt Island, FL
Compared to Hawthorn Woods, Merritt Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower