Melbourne, Florida vs. Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dearborn Heights, Michigan is 1.9% cheaper than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $80,338 in Dearborn Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dearborn Heights, Michigan is cheaper than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Dearborn Heights
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Dearborn Heights, MI
Compared to Melbourne, Dearborn Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% lower
      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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  74.1% higher
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower