Merritt Island, FL vs Westview, FL

Westview is moderately more affordable than Merritt Island, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Merritt Island scores 107 compared to 97 for Westview, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Merritt Island can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Merritt Island is $1,348/month compared to $1,019/month in Westview — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Westview is more affordable at $333,500 median vs $379,700.

Median household income in Merritt Island is $91,020 compared to $53,840 in Westview (+69.1%). While Merritt Island is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Merritt Island spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, less than the 22.7% in Westview.

Climate-wise, Westview is notably warmer with an average of 76.9°F compared to 73.1°F in Merritt Island. Westview receives more rainfall at 62.7" per year compared to 50.8" in Merritt Island.