Fairfax, Virginia vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 36.3% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $47,773 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Melbourne
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Melbourne, FL
Compared to Fairfax, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  34.6% lower
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower