Melbourne, Arkansas vs. California City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in California City, California is 40.9% more expensive than Melbourne, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $70,461 in California City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, California City, California is more expensive than Melbourne, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in California City
than in Melbourne, Arkansas
Melbourne, AR vs. California City, CA
Compared to Melbourne, California City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.9% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% higher
  Commute
  63.9% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher