McAllen, Texas vs. Merritt Island, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merritt Island, Florida is 31.6% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $65,799 in Merritt Island, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merritt Island, Florida is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Merritt Island
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. Merritt Island, FL
Compared to Mcallen, Merritt Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% higher