Potomac, Maryland vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 50.9% cheaper than Potomac, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $82,471 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Potomac, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is cheaper than Potomac, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Melbourne
than in Potomac, Maryland
Potomac, MD vs. Melbourne, FL
Compared to Potomac, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.9% 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
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  38.6% lower
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower