Melbourne, Florida vs. Northbrook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northbrook, Illinois is 41.6% more expensive than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $70,816 in Northbrook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northbrook, Illinois is more expensive than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Northbrook
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Northbrook, IL
Compared to Melbourne, Northbrook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  55.0% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher