Carmel-by-the-Sea, California vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 65.8% cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

You would need a salary of $17,077 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Melbourne
than in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Carmel By The Sea, CA vs. Melbourne, FL
Compared to Carmel By The Sea, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.8% 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
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  30.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower