| Melbourne, FL | Fort Lauderdale, FL | United States |
Overall | 95.6 | 110.5 | 100 |
Food & Groceries | 100.1 | 107.6 | 100 |
Health | 99.9 | 99.2 | 100 |
Housing | 95.0 | 135.3 | 100 |
Median Home Cost | $348,100 | $521,000 | $338,100 |
Utilities | 9,730.0% | 9,640.0% | 10,000.0% |
Transportation | 83.4 | 130.8 | 100 |
Miscellaneous | 105.4 | 107.6 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Melbourne 29 Reviews
Was looking for change from Orlando area- crime and hecticness- and went to an opposite extreme
Let me start by saying that I am moving soon. I am moving back to the More
Moved here from Ohio 3 months ago, trying not to be disappointed, there isn't much to do, its really small and shopping is bad. I wanted out of Cleveland but didn't More
I have lived in many areas of this town. It is growing and has a nice selection of older and very new areas. The access to beaches and parks is quick and well kept. More
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Reviews for Fort Lauderdale 64 Reviews
Fort Lauderdale and South Florida are eclectic, which makes for a tough adjustment if you're from a homogenous area. The secret is to find the location of all the things More
Like any city, Fort Lauderdale has it's good points and it's bad. On the good side you can't beat the weather here, especially October to June. No snow and no winter More
My husband I are are from Illinois and Indiana. We moved here five years ago and we still HATE it! In the Midwest people are friendly and care about others. I can't More
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