What is a pro or con of living in Marco Island, Floridacompared to Houston, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 267% more expensive in Marco Island.

What salary do I need to live in Marco Island, Florida copmared to Houston, Texas?

A salary of $135,000 in Houston, Texas should increase to $193,524 in Marco 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.

HOUSTON vs. MARCO ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Houston, Texas vs. Marco Island, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marco Island, Florida is 43.4% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $193,524 in Marco Island, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Marco Island, Florida is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
267% more expensive in Marco Island
than in Houston, Texas

Houston, TX vs. Marco Island, FL

Compared to Houston, Marco Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

43.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

15.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

195.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.6% higher

Commute

31.6% lower

Health

12.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Houston, Texas vs. Marco Island, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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