Merritt Island, Florida vs. Florence, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Florence, Kentucky is 10.8% cheaper than Merritt Island, Florida.

You would need a salary of $66,900 in Florence, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Merritt Island, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Florence, Kentucky is cheaper than Merritt Island, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Florence
than in Merritt Island, Florida
Merritt Island, FL vs. Florence, KY
Compared to Merritt Island, Florence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  9.0% higher
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher