Melbourne, Florida vs. Phillipsburg, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phillipsburg, New Jersey is 0.7% cheaper than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $61,937 in Phillipsburg, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phillipsburg, New Jersey is cheaper than Melbourne, Florida
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
33% more expensive in Phillipsburg
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Phillipsburg, NJ
Compared to Melbourne, Phillipsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  20.6% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher

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