Plantation, Florida vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 19.0% cheaper than Plantation, Florida.

You would need a salary of $100,384 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Plantation, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is cheaper than Plantation, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Melbourne
than in Plantation, Florida
Plantation, FL vs. Melbourne, FL
Compared to Plantation, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  35.6% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower