Plainfield, New Jersey vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 21.1% cheaper than Plainfield, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $70,977 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is cheaper than Plainfield, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Melbourne
than in Plainfield, New Jersey
Plainfield, NJ vs. Melbourne, FL
Compared to Plainfield, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  42.1% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower