Port St. Lucie, Florida vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 6.3% cheaper than Port St. Lucie, Florida.

You would need a salary of $37,498 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is cheaper than Port St. Lucie, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Melbourne
than in Port St. Lucie, Florida
Port St. Lucie, FL vs. Melbourne, FL
Compared to Port St. Lucie, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower