Melbourne, Florida vs. Fort Pierce, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Pierce, Florida is 6.4% cheaper than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $18,729 in Fort Pierce, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Pierce, Florida is cheaper than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Fort Pierce
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Fort Pierce, FL
Compared to Melbourne, Fort Pierce is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher