Melbourne, Florida vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 44.9% more expensive than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $72,458 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, California is more expensive than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Elk Grove
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Elk Grove, CA
Compared to Melbourne, Elk Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.9% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  53.5% higher
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher