Cost of Living Calculator - Merritt Island, Florida vs Houston, Texas


The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 7.9% cheaper than Merritt Island, Florida.

You would need a salary of $87,488 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Merritt Island, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Merritt Island, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Houston
than in Merritt Island, Florida
Merritt Island, FL vs Houston, TX
Compared to Merritt Island, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  37.7% higher
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher

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