Melbourne, Florida vs. Arvada, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado is 39.5% more expensive than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $69,756 in Arvada, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvada, Colorado is more expensive than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Arvada
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Arvada, CO
Compared to Melbourne, Arvada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  40.5% higher
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher