Melbourne, Florida vs. Shelton, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelton, Washington is 3.4% more expensive than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $51,695 in Shelton, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Washington is more expensive than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Shelton
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Shelton, WA
Compared to Melbourne, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.1% lower
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower