Lakewood, Washington vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 20.9% cheaper than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $197,821 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is cheaper than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Melbourne
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Melbourne, FL
Compared to Lakewood, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.0% higher
  Commute
  29.9% lower
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower