Palmdale, California vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 28.2% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $71,787 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Melbourne
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Melbourne, FL
Compared to Palmdale, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  53.6% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower