Melbourne, Florida vs. Rome, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rome, New York is 12.1% cheaper than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $125,731 in Rome, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rome, New York is cheaper than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Rome
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Rome, NY
Compared to Melbourne, Rome is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher