Bedford, Massachusetts vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 41.5% cheaper than Bedford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $117,049 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is cheaper than Bedford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Melbourne
than in Bedford, Massachusetts
Bedford, MA vs. Melbourne, FL
Compared to Bedford, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.5% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.7% lower