Melbourne, Florida vs. Brockton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brockton, Massachusetts is 27.6% more expensive than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $63,824 in Brockton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brockton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Brockton
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Brockton, MA
Compared to Melbourne, Brockton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% higher
  Commute
  63.1% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher