Melbourne, Florida vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 2.4% cheaper than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $73,173 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Springfield
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Springfield, MA
Compared to Melbourne, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% higher
  Commute
  12.0% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher