Merritt Island, Florida vs. Lucas Valley-Marinwood, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lucas Valley-Marinwood, California is 99.1% more expensive than Merritt Island, Florida.

You would need a salary of $99,566 in Lucas Valley-Marinwood, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Merritt Island, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lucas Valley-Marinwood, California is more expensive than Merritt Island, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
205% more expensive in Lucas Valley-Marinwood
than in Merritt Island, Florida
Merritt Island, FL vs. Lucas Valley Marinwood, CA
Compared to Merritt Island, Lucas Valley Marinwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  99.1% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  259.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  39.7% higher
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.4% higher