Merrick, New York vs. Tarpon Springs, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tarpon Springs, Florida is 35.2% cheaper than Merrick, New York.

You would need a salary of $82,993 in Tarpon Springs, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrick, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tarpon Springs, Florida is cheaper than Merrick, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Tarpon Springs
than in Merrick, New York
Merrick, NY vs. Tarpon Springs, FL
Compared to Merrick, Tarpon Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.2% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% lower
  Commute
  41.7% lower
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower