Melbourne, Florida vs. Owensboro, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Owensboro, Kentucky is 15.0% cheaper than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $63,718 in Owensboro, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Owensboro, Kentucky is cheaper than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Owensboro
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Owensboro, KY
Compared to Melbourne, Owensboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher