Melbourne, Florida vs. Clifton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clifton, New Jersey is 33.4% more expensive than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $82,955 in Clifton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clifton, New Jersey is more expensive than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Clifton
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Clifton, NJ
Compared to Melbourne, Clifton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% higher
  Commute
  67.6% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher