Lancaster, Massachusetts vs. Merritt Island, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merritt Island, Florida is 12.6% cheaper than Lancaster, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $43,682 in Merritt Island, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merritt Island, Florida is cheaper than Lancaster, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Merritt Island
than in Lancaster, Massachusetts
Lancaster, MA vs. Merritt_Island, FL
Compared to Lancaster, Merritt_Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower