Lafayette, Indiana vs. Melbourne Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne Beach, Florida is 51.1% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $113,350 in Melbourne Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne Beach, Florida is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
194% more expensive in Melbourne Beach
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Melbourne Beach, FL
Compared to Lafayette, Melbourne Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.1% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  190.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  21.3% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher