Plano, Texas vs. Merritt Island, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merritt Island, Florida is 4.9% cheaper than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $171,091 in Merritt Island, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merritt Island, Florida is cheaper than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Merritt Island
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Merritt Island, FL
Compared to Plano, Merritt Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  1.8% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher