Melbourne Beach, Florida vs. Bourne, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bourne, Massachusetts is 3.4% more expensive than Melbourne Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $97,212 in Bourne, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bourne, Massachusetts is more expensive than Melbourne Beach, Florida
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
46% more expensive in Bourne
than in Melbourne Beach, Florida
Melbourne Beach, FL vs. Bourne, MA
Compared to Melbourne Beach, Bourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% higher
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher