Mineral Wells, Texas vs. Merritt Island, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merritt Island, Florida is 42.8% more expensive than Mineral Wells, Texas.

You would need a salary of $71,419 in Merritt Island, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Mineral Wells, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merritt Island, Florida is more expensive than Mineral Wells, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
176% more expensive in Merritt Island
than in Mineral Wells, Texas
Mineral Wells, TX vs. Merritt Island, FL
Compared to Mineral Wells, Merritt Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.8% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  189.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher