Sacramento, California vs. Merritt Island, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merritt Island, Florida is 14.7% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $42,640 in Merritt Island, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merritt Island, Florida is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
28% cheaper in Merritt Island
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Merritt Island, FL
Compared to Sacramento, Merritt Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower

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