Melbourne, Florida vs. Yelm, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yelm, Washington is 17.8% more expensive than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $58,898 in Yelm, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yelm, Washington is more expensive than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Yelm
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Yelm, WA
Compared to Melbourne, Yelm is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.2% lower
  Commute
  34.8% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher