Merritt Island, Florida vs. Jackson, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi is 21.1% cheaper than Merritt Island, Florida.

You would need a salary of $39,441 in Jackson, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Merritt Island, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Mississippi is cheaper than Merritt Island, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Jackson
than in Merritt Island, Florida
Merritt_Island, FL vs. Jackson, MS
Compared to Merritt_Island, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower