Melbourne Beach, Florida vs. Decatur, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Alabama is 33.0% cheaper than Melbourne Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $50,250 in Decatur, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Alabama is cheaper than Melbourne Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Decatur
than in Melbourne Beach, Florida
Melbourne Beach, FL vs. Decatur, AL
Compared to Melbourne Beach, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower