What is a pro or con of living in Merritt Island, Floridacompared to Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 89% more expensive in Merritt Island.

What salary do I need to live in Merritt Island, Florida copmared to Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina should increase to $63,776 in Merritt Island, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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WINSTON SALEM vs. MERRITT ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Merritt Island, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merritt Island, Florida is 27.6% more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $63,776 in Merritt Island, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Merritt Island, Florida is more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Merritt Island
than in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston Salem, NC vs. Merritt Island, FL

Compared to Winston Salem, Merritt Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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8.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

108.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.1% higher

Commute

14.4% higher

Health

3.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.3% higher

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