Goldsboro, North Carolina vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 16.1% more expensive than Goldsboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $58,057 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Goldsboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is more expensive than Goldsboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Melbourne
than in Goldsboro, North Carolina
Goldsboro, NC vs. Melbourne, FL
Compared to Goldsboro, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  22.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher