Melbourne, Florida vs. Homewood, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Homewood, Illinois is 2.0% more expensive than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $53,047 in Homewood, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Homewood, Illinois is more expensive than Melbourne, Florida
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
68% more expensive in Homewood
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Homewood, IL
Compared to Melbourne, Homewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  56.6% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher