What is a pro or con of living in Sunnyvale, Californiacompared to Melbourne, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 406% more expensive in Sunnyvale.

What salary do I need to live in Sunnyvale, California copmared to Melbourne, Florida?

A salary of $75,000 in Melbourne, Florida should increase to $222,855 in Sunnyvale, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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Melbourne, Florida vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 197.1% more expensive than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $222,855 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
406% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Melbourne, Florida

Melbourne, FL vs. Sunnyvale, CA

Compared to Melbourne, Sunnyvale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

197.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

18.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

755.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.2% lower

Commute

69.7% higher

Health

7.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.1% higher

Cost of Food

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