San Jose, California vs. Merritt Island, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merritt Island, Florida is 51.8% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $24,116 in Merritt Island, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merritt Island, Florida is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Merritt Island
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Merritt Island, FL
Compared to San Jose, Merritt Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.8% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  42.8% lower
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower