Merritt Island, Florida vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 74.6% more expensive than Merritt Island, Florida.

You would need a salary of $87,319 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Merritt Island, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Merritt Island, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
159% more expensive in Irvine
than in Merritt Island, Florida
Merritt Island, FL vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Merritt Island, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.6% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  207.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  28.5% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher

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