Fort Thomas, Arizona vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 15.5% more expensive than Fort Thomas, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $86,659 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Thomas, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is more expensive than Fort Thomas, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Melbourne
than in Fort Thomas, Arizona
Fort Thomas, AZ vs. Melbourne, FL
Compared to Fort Thomas, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% higher
      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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  13.6% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher