Melbourne Beach, Florida vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 50.9% more expensive than Melbourne Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $754,583 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Melbourne Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Irvine
than in Melbourne Beach, Florida
Melbourne Beach, FL vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Melbourne Beach, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.9% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  27.4% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher