Watertown, South Dakota vs. Merritt Island, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merritt Island, Florida is 22.3% more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $61,144 in Merritt Island, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merritt Island, Florida is more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Merritt Island
than in Watertown, South Dakota
Watertown, SD vs. Merritt Island, FL
Compared to Watertown, Merritt Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  45.7% higher
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.