Lake Villa, Illinois vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 3.5% cheaper than Lake Villa, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $72,394 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Villa, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is cheaper than Lake Villa, Illinois
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
51% cheaper in Melbourne
than in Lake Villa, Illinois
Lake Villa, IL vs. Melbourne, FL
Compared to Lake Villa, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  17.2% lower
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower