Melbourne, Florida vs. Gainesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Virginia is 49.6% more expensive than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $104,703 in Gainesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Virginia is more expensive than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Gainesville
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Gainesville, VA
Compared to Melbourne, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.6% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  151.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  44.7% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher