Melbourne, Florida vs. Boca Raton, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boca Raton, Florida is 28.0% more expensive than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $111,970 in Boca Raton, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boca Raton, Florida is more expensive than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Boca Raton
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Boca Raton, FL
Compared to Melbourne, Boca Raton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  47.4% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher